DTNS host Tom Merritt dives deep into tech topics to help you understand what you need to know about them.
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DTNS host Tom Merritt dives deep into tech topics to help you understand what you need to know about them.
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What you need to know to form an opinion about Section 230, the “safe harbor” law in the US for tech platforms.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
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The word "computer" has a much longer history than you may think. Tom ventures through its long and calculated past.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full episode transcript here.
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What is nuclear fusion, how does it differ from nuclear fission, and why is it all the rage for clean energy? Tom explains.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
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Supply chain attacks are an interesting method of compromising a computer system, but how do they work? Tom Explains.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full transcript here.
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Tom dives back down the USB rabbit hole to explain recent changes and several updates to the most recent USB specification.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full episode transcript here.
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Ready for a passwordless life? Tom explains how Passkey will get us there and why it's coming sooner than you think and later than you'd like.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
About Public Key Cryptography.
Full episode transcript here.
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Tom explains the need and use case for CUDA software and hardware and why that may matter to you.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Episode transcript here.
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Tom discusses the origins and proliferation of the most commonly used word in any language.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
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Tom clears up the confusion in Ethereum's new method of verifying its blockchain and explains the different approaches blockchains utilize.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full episode transcript here.
Blockchain episode here.
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Tom dives into the complex history and potential implications of EU-US Privacy Shield, updated.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Link to episode transcript here.
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Tom explores the history and evolution of the HDMI interface and the features it may, or may not, support.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full episode transcript here.
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Tom explains the evolution and benefits of the latest Bluetooth standard, Bluetooth 5.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Link to original episode transcript here.
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Tom clears up the mystery of why your browser and the sites you visit love cookies so much.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full episode transcript here.
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Tom explains the basics of OpenRAN and why it's important to cell phone providers and customers alike.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full episode transcript here.
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Tom dives into the history of DisplayPort and explains why DisplayPort isn't just HDMI with a new-fangled connector.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Episodes mentioned:
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Take a trip down memory lane to a time when streaming television shows was novel and new...and sometimes difficult.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Episode page here.
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Tom breaks down the Bluetooth LE Audio profile, why it's needed, and when and where you can expect to see it in your devices.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full episode transcript here.
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Tom is joined by SMR and BBQ and Tech host Rod Simmons to discuss the problems and possible solutions to charging electric vehicles.
Featuring Tom Merritt and Rod Simmons.
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Sites mentioned during this episode:
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You've barely gotten your hands on a Wifi 6 router and there's already a Wifi 7? Tom explains the expected timeline and features of this new WiFi specification.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full transcript here.
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Tom walks through the origins of the first Windows version.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full transcript here.
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What is the Thread Network Protocol and why does it Matter? Tom gives a brief overview of it's history and current use.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Transcript available here.
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If you've ever wondered whythere's a tearing in your video where the bottom and top don't seem to match when you play certain video games, or why televisions are so keep to advertise their Hertz, Tom's explanation of Variable Refresh Rate will answer your questions and more.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full episode transcript here.
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Tom explains the history, design, function, and use cases of Progressive Web Apps.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full episode transcript here.
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Tom deciphers the clear distinctions between Trademarks, Copyrights, and Patents, and notes when sometimes the lines get a little fuzzy.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Episode transcript here.
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Tom shares the history of the USB standard and the real benefits and limitations of USB4.
Starring Tom Merritt.
Link to episode transcript here.
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Tom explains what Safe Harbor is and isn’t and what Section 230 does and does not protect.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full episode transcript here.
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Tom explores the Fast Identity Online Alliance and how passwords may one day be a thing of the past. Updated 19 May 2022.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Episode transcript here.
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A brief explanation of Machine Learning, it's applications, and how it's developed.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full transcript here.
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Why does your television have a filmmaker mode and what does it do? Tom dishes the details.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full episode transcript here.
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Tom explores the history, usage, and possible dangers of QR Codes.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full episode transcript here.
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Tom describes how QD-OLED displays differ from previous technology.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
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What are the benefits and detractions to free, ad-supported television? Tom explains how it fits in the streaming market as a whole.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full episode transcript here.
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Tom explains the origin, purpose, uses, and limitations of wiki web sites.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full episode transcript here.
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Tom clears the air about the Pluton Security Processor, Microsoft's successor of the Trusted Platform Module.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
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From cruise control to driverless, Tom takes a tour of the levels of driving automation.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full episode transcript here.
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Tom explores the history, purpose, benefits, and potential competitors to the SWIFT financial messaging system.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full episode transcript here.
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Tom explores the history, capabilities, and contemporary uses of LIDAR.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Episode transcript here.
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Tom provides a history and explains the functionality of blockchain.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Episode transcript here.
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Tom provides a brief explanation of what UltraWideBand is and how you can benefit from it and when you need to worry about it.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Episode transcript here.
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Tom provides a brief explanation of what MAC addresses are and why your Windows compuer, and all your wireless devices, has one.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full episode transcript here.
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Tom explores the history and necessity of standardized set of characters for computers.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full episode transcript here.
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A brief history and explanation of ARM processors.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Link to transcript here.
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Tom explains the history, process, and effects of the Log4J vulnerability.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full episode transcript here.
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Tom and Amos walk through the process of creating Know A Little More from idea to publishing.
Featuring Tom Merritt and Anthony Lemos.
Full episode notes here.
Here's a script from a previous episode showing the highlights and references: About HDMI 2.1
Here's a screen capture of the final edit:
This is what the final visual inspection looks like:
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Tom demystifies High-Dynamic Range as it pertains to televisions and helps you decide which version might be best for your budget.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
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Tom breaks down Central Bank Digital Currencies and why they are not the same as cryptocurrency.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full episode transcript here.
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Tom explains the evolution and benefits of the latest Bluetooth standard, Bluetooth 5.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Link to full episode transcript here.
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Tom interviews computer scientist and airline Captain Brian Hoffman about why 5G may interfere with your flying plans and what's being done to fix it.
Featuring Tom Merritt and Brian Hoffman.
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Tom explains the purposeful design of NFC, its limitations, and what benefits it holds over over similar technologies.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Link to episode transcript here.
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Tom discusses how to choose what data needs backed up with IT professional Tony Micklus.
Featuring Tom Merritt and Tony Micklus.
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Tom explains the purpose and structure of trusted protection modules.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Link to episode transcript here.
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Tom explores the history, function, and importance of Lithium Ion Batteries.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Link to episode transcript here.
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Tom dives in to the world of text messaging, explaining what RCS is and how it's probably not what you're expecting.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Episode transcript here.
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Tom interviews Stacey Higginbotham of staceyoniot.com about Matter, the forthcoming cross-compatibility standard coming to a smart home near you.
Featuring Tom Merritt and Stacey Higginbotham.
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Tom explains the reasons Facebook and its associated services went offline for 6 hours on 4 Oct 2021.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
This episode is excerpted from Daily Tech News Show 4125, aired 5 Oct 2021.
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Tom reveals the truth about how Patreon pledges stack up to other forms of listener support.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full episode transcript here.
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Tom discusses the ins and outs of video streaming with Andy Beach, video engineer and author of Video Compression Handbook.
Featuring Tom Merritt and Andy Beach.
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Tom provides a brief explanation of what Teraflops are and what they really mean about the processing power of your computer.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Link to the full transcript here.
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Tom compares common display technologies and why MiniLED is a great middle ground between cost and performance.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Link to episode transcript here.
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Tom explores the history and evolution of the HDMI interface and the features it may, or may not, support.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full episode transcript here.
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Tom provides a brief explanation of Domain Name Servers, what they do and don't do, and why they are important to your every day browsing.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Link to full transcript here.
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Tom interviews "Jake" about the difference in how we percieve SMS working...and how it actually works.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
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Tom explains the three location method of data backup using his personal experience as an example.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
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Tom clears up the mystery of why your browser and the sites you visit love cookies so much.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full episode transcript here.
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Tom sizes up the technology and potential benefits of Resizable BAR.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full episode transcript here.
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Tom explains the DMCA and how it affects what content you may or may not see...and why it seems an insurmountable obstacle to some creators.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full episode transcript here.
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Tom discusses the history and implementations of captions with Andy Beach, video engineer and author of Video Compression Handbook.
Featuring Tom Merritt and Andy Beach.
Full episode transcript here.
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Tom explains multi-factor authentication and why it may be the future of online security.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full episode transcript here.
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Tom explores the utility and novelty of NFTs.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full episode transcript here.
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Tom explores the Fast Identity Online Alliance and how passwords may one day be a thing of the past.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full episode transcript here.
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Tom explains why more bandwidth isn’t always the solution and why he's always chiding people to not use WiFi to stream their video.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Link to the full transcript here.
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A brief explanation of WiFi 6 and 6E, what it means for consumers, and when you should (or should not) upgrade.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Link to full transcript here.
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Tome explains what 5G is, how you can benefit from it and what its limitations are.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
View full episode notes here.
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Tom explores the fundamental principles of Public Key Cryptography and the maths behind it.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full episode transcript here.
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Tom provides a brief explanation of Thunderbolt 4 and its similarities, and differences, to previous Thunderbolt standards. Updated to include Apple M1 compatibility.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Link to full episode transcript here.
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Tom Discusses Fully Homomorphic Encryption with special guest Dr. Thomas Rondeau, a Program Manager at DARPA.
Featuring Tom Merritt and Dr. Thomas Rondeau.
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Tom explains why he thinks about news consumption like food and how to put yourself on a healthy news diet.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
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Tom shares the history of the USB standard and the real benefits and limitations of USB4.
Featuring Tome Merritt.
Full episode transcript here.
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Tom provides a history and explains the functionality of blockchain.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full episode transcript here.
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Tom explains the basics of OpenRAN and why it's important to cell phone providers and customers alike.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full episode transcript here.
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Tom deciphers the clear distinctions between Trademarks, Copyrights, and Patents, and notes when sometimes the lines get a little fuzzy.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full transcript here.
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Tom reveals the truth about how Patreon pledges stack up to other forms of listener support.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full episode transcript here.
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Tom explores the history and evolution of the HDMI interface and the features it may, or may not, support.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full episode transcript here.
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Tom discusses Section 230 with Shoshana Weissmann, Senior Manager of Digital Media and a policy Fellow at the R Street Institute, and Mike Masnick, founder and CEO of the Copia Institute and editor of the Techdirt blog.
Featuring Tom Merritt, Shoshana Weissmann, and Mike Masnick.
Link to episode transcript here.
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Tom explores the history and necessity of standardized set of characters for computers.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Link to episode transcript here.
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Tom explains the history, design, function, and use cases of Progressive Web Apps.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full episode transcript here.
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Tom explores the history, capabilities, and contemporary uses of LIDAR.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full episode transcript here.
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Tom dives into the complex history and potential implications of EU-US Privacy Shield.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Link to episode transcript here.
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Tom compares common display technologies and why MiniLED is a great middle ground between cost and performance.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Link to episode transcript here.
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Tom explores the Fast Identity Online Alliance and how passwords may one day be a thing of the past.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full episode transcript here.
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Tom explores the fundamental principles of Public Key Cryptography and the maths behind it.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full episode transcript here.
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Tom discusses where we’ve been, who is affected and where we may or may not be going with the legal issues surrounding the Gig Economy.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full episode transcript here.
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Tom discusses the ins and outs of video streaming with Andy Beach, video engineer and author of Video Compression Handbook.
Featuring Tom Merritt and Andy Beach.
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Tom explains why more bandwidth isn’t always the solution and why he's always chiding people to not use WiFi to stream their video.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Link to the full transcript here.
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Know A Little More will return in October for Season 2 including our first Know A Little More Interview.
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Tom provides a brief explanation of Domain Name Servers, what they do and don't do, and why they are important to your every day browsing.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Link to full episode transcript here.
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Tom provides a brief explanation of Thunderbolt 4 and its similarities, and differences, to previous Thunderbolt standards.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Link to full episode transcript here.
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Tom provides a brief explanation of what MAC addresses are and why your Windows computer, and all your wireless devices, has one.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Link to full transcript here.
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Tom provides a brief explanation of what Teraflops are and what they really mean about the processing power of your computer.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Link to the full transcript here.
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Tom provides a brief explanation of what UltraWideBand is and how you can benefit from it and when you need to worry about it.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full transcript here.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A brief explanation of WiFi 6 and 6E, what it means for consumers, and when you should (or should not) upgrade.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Link to full transcript here.
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A brief explanation of Machine Learning, it's applications, and how it's developed.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Link to the full episode script here.
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What Safe Harbor is and isn’t and what Section 230 does and does not protect.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Link to the full episode script here.
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A brief history and explanation of ARM processors.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Link to transcript here.
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What 5G is, how you can benefit from it, and what its limitations are.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
View full episode notes here.
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Do you ever wonder what 5G really means? Has somebody told you to get a WiFi 6 router? What's the 6 about? And how is an ARM processor different from Intel. What is ARM anyway? Would you like to Know a Little More. I'm Tom Merritt, host of Daily Tech news Show. I've been covering technology for more than 20 years and I'd like to help. Know a Little More is my new series to explain in plain language what big tech topics mean so you Know a Little More about them. Get Know a Little More at Acast or wherever you get your podcasts.
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