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The Clock is Ticking for TikTok – DTNS 4753
April 22, 2024 20:52The US House passed another bill on Saturday, that would require ByteDance to sell TikTok’s US arm within 9-12 months of being ordered to do so. We explore what happens next. Plus is subscribing to a service to watch a specific show and then canceling the new way we watch TV? And Swedish company EmbracerContinue reading "The Clock is Ticking for TikTok – DTNS 4753"
Facebook is Not a Necessity! – DTNS 4752
April 19, 2024 21:01What options does Meta in operating in the EU if they can’t offer a free version that allows them to collect user data or a paid version that charges for the service? Plus in the age of AI powered services is the term “user” outdated? And Netflix announced its Q1 earnings report on Thursday. HowContinue reading "Facebook is Not a Necessity! – DTNS 4752"
Nanomotors! – DTNS 4751
April 18, 2024 20:55How can learning about how bacteria swim help us stop infections and make more agile nanobots? Plus will Google’s latest reorganizing really help bring AI to all of its products? And the latest Meta AI roundup. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Dr. Nicole Ackermans, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click hereContinue reading "Nanomotors! – DTNS 4751"
PS5 Pro Specs: Worth It? – DTNS 4750
April 17, 2024 20:54We evaluate the leaked specs for Sony’s upcoming PS5 Pro. Plus power demand from data centers is holding back AI development. What are the solutions? And US cybersecurity firm and Google subsidiary Mandiant said Wednesday that a hacking group with ties to the GRU was behind the January cyberattack that caused a tank at aContinue reading "PS5 Pro Specs: Worth It? – DTNS 4750"
Chat is in the Air – DTNS 4749
April 16, 2024 20:53How is YouTube expanding its efforts to stop ad blocker use on YouTube? Plus we take a closer look at why Humane AI pins have been poorly received. And we explain the buzz around the audio based social media platform, Airchat. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader?Continue reading "Chat is in the Air – DTNS 4749"
Smartphone Race to the Top – DTNS 4748
April 15, 2024 21:08Adobe is integrating generative models for Adobe Premiere, its video editor. Plus after Apple made changes to its App Store policy allowing emulators, the company booted off its first emulator iGBA. And Samsung has taken its crown back as the leader in global smartphone shipments. Starring Tom Merritt, Nica Montford, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 DownloadContinue reading "Smartphone Race to the Top – DTNS 4748"
#OpenToWork – DTNS 4747
April 12, 2024 20:54Tech layoffs have been a common occurrence over the past several months. But what is it like after you’ve been laid off and where do you go from there? Plus OpenTable is informing members that all reviews on the platform will now show members’ profile pictures and first names starting May 22nd. And a roundupContinue reading "#OpenToWork – DTNS 4747"
The Deepfake Dilemma – DTNS 4746
April 11, 2024 20:54The first round of reviews for Humane’s AI Pin have been published. We parse out what reviewers had to say. Plus Instagram announced a new safety feature that will automatically blur out nude images sent via direct message on the platform. And how is anti-deepfake porn legislation bringing together lawmakers from across the political spectrum.Continue reading "The Deepfake Dilemma – DTNS 4746"
Microsoft Playing the Long Con(Sole) – DTNS 4745
April 10, 2024 21:34Microsoft has plans for new Xbox hardware. Plus Blizzard announces its games will return to mainland China in summer 2024 after signing a new deal. And after EU legislation forced Google, MS, and Apple to make it easier for users to switch to rival browsers, independent browser companies have seen a spike in users. StarringContinue reading "Microsoft Playing the Long Con(Sole) – DTNS 4745"
Android Enhance and Triangulate – DTNS 4744
April 09, 2024 20:56Android’s enhanced Find My Device network was rolled out yesterday. What can it do and what do you need to use it? Plus we share the big news from Google’s Next conference in Las Vegas today. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Ron Richards, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here DownloadContinue reading "Android Enhance and Triangulate – DTNS 4744"
EV Adoption: It’s All About $$$ – DTNS 4743
April 08, 2024 20:57Ford delays its EV rollout and refocuses on hybrids as public interest in EV ownership wanes. What’s going on? Plus Apple’s new app guidelines allows for game emulators and in the EU music apps can take users to an external website. Starring Sarah Lane, Chris Ashley, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader?Continue reading "EV Adoption: It’s All About $$$ – DTNS 4743"
Another Google Product Bites the Dust – DTNS 4742
April 05, 2024 20:55Google Podcasts is no more. What are your options? Plus OpenAI CTO Mira Murati wouldn’t confirm if its Sora model was trained on any data from YouTube, Instagram or Facebook. And Disney CEO Bob Iger told CNBC that the company will begin its password-sharing crackdown in June. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Tasia Custode, LenContinue reading "Another Google Product Bites the Dust – DTNS 4742"
Do You Need a VPN? – DTNS 4741
April 04, 2024 20:59We share long time supporter Craig Porter’s insight into the connectivity and internet situation in the Antarctic. Plus Social Media service X is doling out free blue checks to users that have more than 2500 premium followers. And how do you determine if you actually need a VPN? Patrick Norton is here to explain. StarringContinue reading "Do You Need a VPN? – DTNS 4741"
It’s a Me, Cheat-io! – DTNS 4740
April 03, 2024 20:51Microsoft is testing an AI chatbot for Xbox support services, but has bigger plans for the technology. Plus Stable Audio 2.0 now lets users upload their own audio samples to create text-prompt AI-generated songs. And we discuss what impacts yesterday’s earthquake in Taiwan has on chip production and why Threads is suddenly so popular inContinue reading "It’s a Me, Cheat-io! – DTNS 4740"
Are You a 60Hz Person? – DTNS 4739
April 02, 2024 21:27Scientists from Trinity college Dublin published a paper in the journal PLOS ONE that found that some people perceive more images per second than others. Plus Yahoo and Artifact jointly announced Tuesday that Yahoo will buy Artifact, an AI-generated news aggregation and recommendation app. And why does the New York Times consider games like WorldContinue reading "Are You a 60Hz Person? – DTNS 4739"
Stargate AI-1 – DTNS 4738
April 01, 2024 20:54Microsoft and OpenAI are jointly working on a data center featuring an AI supercomputer named “Stargate”. Plus what’s the current status on that legislative bill to force ByteDance to sell TikTok or block its use in the US? And a backdoor was found in a widely-used compression program called XZ Utils for Linux and Unix-styleContinue reading "Stargate AI-1 – DTNS 4738"
AI Isn’t Just About Programming – DTNS 4737
March 29, 2024 20:59In a recent study China pulls ahead of the US when it comes to developing AI talent. What is AI talent and what skills do you need to become one? Plus The Drive reports the Old Westbury Police Department in NY state is using GPS trackers embedded in foam darts with sticky glue on themContinue reading "AI Isn’t Just About Programming – DTNS 4737"
AI Enters the Politics Game – DTNS 4736
March 28, 2024 21:06Is a recent half-a-billion plus donation to Future of Life Institute, an AI think tank, set the stage for AI regulation? Plus why are Intel’s and Microsoft’s idea of what constitutes an AI PC confusing? And Google announced it’s rolling out an update to its Search Generative Experience (SGE). Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, JustinContinue reading "AI Enters the Politics Game – DTNS 4736"
State of the Video Game Biz – DTNS 4735
March 27, 2024 20:53What does Microsoft’s Phil Spencer think is happening to the video gaming business? Plus Disney officially adds Hulu as a category inside of Disney+. And why are Apple users getting dozens of password reset notifications? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Download theContinue reading "State of the Video Game Biz – DTNS 4735"
Sora’s Generative World Simulation – DTNS 4734
March 26, 2024 20:52We discuss the emergent capability of generative video LLM as a world simulator. What does it mean and what can it do? Plus we examines David Pierce’s The Verge article called “Here’s why AI search engines really can’t kill Google.” And online design company Canva will acquire professional design software company Affinity. Starring Tom Merritt,Continue reading "Sora’s Generative World Simulation – DTNS 4734"
Our Two Cents on Micro-Transactions – DTNS 4733
March 25, 2024 20:59How are game microtransactions infuriating game players and why might we see more of them in the future? Plus Spotify is testing a fourth category of content alongside music, podcasts and books; online courses. And did Microsoft’s Phil Spencer hint about a future handheld Xbox? Starring Tom Merritt, Trisha Hershberger, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 DownloadContinue reading "Our Two Cents on Micro-Transactions – DTNS 4733"
Dude, Where’s My Robot Car? – DTNS 4732
March 22, 2024 20:58Are robotaxis facing a losing war in gaining broad public acceptance? Nicole shares her experience riding in them and what she thinks needs to be done. Plus seven US researchers have identified a new side-channel attack called “GoFetch” that impacts Apple M1, M2, and M3 processors. And OpenAI pitches its technology to film studios andContinue reading "Dude, Where’s My Robot Car? – DTNS 4732"
The US Case Against Apple – DTNS 4731
March 21, 2024 20:58Microsoft announces new Surface PCs for Business with Copilot integration. Plus Neuroscience startup Neuralink live-streamed an interview Wednesday with 29-year-old Noland Arbaugh, the first person to be implanted with Neuralink’s brain-computer interface. And the US Department of Justice files a lawsuit against Apple for monopolistic behavior. Starring Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.Continue reading "The US Case Against Apple – DTNS 4731"
Platforms Are Here to Stay – DTNS 4730
March 20, 2024 20:48Unity’s 2024 Unity Gaming Report notes an increase in multiplatform game development. What’s behind this trend and is it good for the industry? Plus Meta’s Peter Cottle shows off a brief demo of how users can eventually connect their accounts and posts to the Fediverse through Threads. And Ubisoft revealed at GDC that it hasContinue reading "Platforms Are Here to Stay – DTNS 4730"
Nvidia Making AI Moves – DTNS 4729
March 19, 2024 21:00Meta is reducing the fee for EU users to €5.99 a month plus €4 for additional accounts to assuage regulators’ concerns about economic coercion. Plus we share the highlights from Nvidia’s keynote at the company’s GTC (GPU Technology Conference). Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click hereContinue reading "Nvidia Making AI Moves – DTNS 4729"
Textured AI – DTNS 4728
March 18, 2024 21:07How is Adobe using AI to speed up game development. Plus why has Sony paused the manufacture of its PlayStation VR2 headset? And Bloomberg reports sources say Apple and Alphabet are in negotiations to use Google Gemini for some AI services in a future version of iOS. Starring Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.Continue reading "Textured AI – DTNS 4728"
Chatbot Side Channel Attack – DTNS 4727
March 15, 2024 20:56Ars Technica posted a story on Thursday called “Hackers can read private AI-assistant chats even though they’re encrypted.” Which Chatbots are affected and what should users do about it? Plus Walmart begins selling Macs for the first time! And The US Supreme Court will hear the case of Murthy vs. Missouri on Monday. At issueContinue reading "Chatbot Side Channel Attack – DTNS 4727"
Will TikTok Survive? – DTNS 4726
March 14, 2024 20:53Will the US Congress pass a bill forcing the sale of TikTok? How is Google’s artificial intelligence-powered search engine, Search Generative Experience, impacting publisher’s ad revenue? Hugo Barra, former VP of Android and head of Meta’s phased-out Oculus headset brand, has some thoughts about Apple’s Vision Pro. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young,Continue reading "Will TikTok Survive? – DTNS 4726"
Gaming Ubiquity – DTNS 4725
March 13, 2024 20:54Sea of Thieves briefly took the top spot for PS5 game pre-orders Monday. Is this that Microsoft’s new Xbox strategy is paying off? Plus Google DeepMind researchers trained a model that’s learned to play multiple 3D games like a human. And a team of researchers at the University of Chicago say they’ve figured out aContinue reading "Gaming Ubiquity – DTNS 4725"
Vision Pro Surgery – DTNS 4724
March 12, 2024 20:54Ray-Ban’s Meta glasses has updated the visual search feature to recognize landmarks and describe them. Plus a startup called Empathy is looking to simplify the process of closing a deceased person’s affairs. And a nurse in the UK used an Apple Vision Pro during a spinal surgery to identify instruments and processes as a doubleContinue reading "Vision Pro Surgery – DTNS 4724"
Gaming Handhelds Are Huge! – DTNS 4723
March 11, 2024 20:53Covariant launched RFM-1 (Robotics Foundation Model 1) a “large language model (LLM), but for robot language.” Plus did the Princess of Wales, aka “Kate” photoshop a picture of herself with her three children? And why are tablet sized handheld gaming machines rising in popularity? Starring Tom Merritt, Shannon Morse, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download UsingContinue reading "Gaming Handhelds Are Huge! – DTNS 4723"
Shut Up and Give GPUs Your Money! – DTNS 4722
March 08, 2024 21:55Patrick is here to explain what you should expect to pay for your next GPU upgrade. Plus what will a solar eclipse mean for solar power? And what effect did the pandemic have on Netflix and the increase in the number of comedy specials? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Patrick Norton, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3Continue reading "Shut Up and Give GPUs Your Money! – DTNS 4722"
It’s Really About TikTok – DTNS 4721
March 07, 2024 21:55What does the “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act” mean for TikTok and other foreign owned social media platforms? Plus Robinhood, a commission-free investment platform has partnered with sports agency Klutch Sports to expand its reach into sports, entertainment and media. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3Continue reading "It’s Really About TikTok – DTNS 4721"
Epic Apple Bingo! – DTNS 4720
March 06, 2024 21:54Scott goes over all the games revealed at Xbox’s partner showcase. Plus, Apple terminated Epic’s developer account thwarting its plans to bring a third-party App Store to iOS in Europe. What happens next? And OpenAI published an open letter Tuesday in response to Elon Musk’s legal claims that OpenAI reneged in its non-profit mission toContinue reading "Epic Apple Bingo! – DTNS 4720"
The Cold Truth About EV Batteries – DTNS 4719
March 05, 2024 21:52We explain the changes Google announced to bring its products and services in compliance with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act. Plus, Instagram announced a new feature this week that allows users to edit direct messages up to 15 minutes after sending them. And we explore the reasons why Li-Ion batteries don’t charge as wellContinue reading "The Cold Truth About EV Batteries – DTNS 4719"
The LLM Light Bulb – DTNS 4718
March 04, 2024 21:51Why is Apple Card drawing the ire of UK banks? Plus how Nigerian Fintech company Moniepoint is making inroads with consumers in the country. And how do LLMs do the things they do? Starring Tom Merritt, Nica Montford, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Download the (VIDEO VERSION), here. FollowContinue reading "The LLM Light Bulb – DTNS 4718"
Large Language Money – DTNS 4717
March 01, 2024 21:56As large social media sites and platforms make deals to provide training data to AI operators will users be negatively impacted? Plus Elon Musk is suing OpenAI, Sam Altman and Greg Brockman saying they have violated the company’s founding agreement. And Spotify is adding 15 hours of free audiobooks listening to its subscription plan. StarringContinue reading "Large Language Money – DTNS 4717"
Good News for Gemini – DTNS 4716
February 29, 2024 21:52Stack Overflow is partnering with Google to provide AI assistance to users while Google Cloud will integrate Stack Overflow’s knowledge base into Gemini for Google Cloud. Plus complaints from consumer rights groups target Meta’s switch last year to charging users in the European Union for an ad-free subscription for access to Facebook and/or Instagram. AndContinue reading "Good News for Gemini – DTNS 4716"
Preserving Video Game History – DTNS 4715
February 28, 2024 21:55We discuss how the Video Game History Foundation’s efforts to preserve video game culture marks a new chapter in video game preservation. Plus we examine the controversy over Wendy’s new dynamically adjusted pricing menu boards. And Swedish fintech firm Klarna says its AI assistant does the work of 700 people after it lays off… 700Continue reading "Preserving Video Game History – DTNS 4715"
Blue is Hard – DTNS 4714
February 27, 2024 21:53How can the ribbontail stingray teach us how to make better less invasive coloring agents? Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple has officially canceled “Project Titan” AKA its electric car effort. And 404 Media’s Emanuel Maiberg has a report on ghost kitchens using generated images in their menus. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Dr. NicoleContinue reading "Blue is Hard – DTNS 4714"
The Rejuvenation of OnePlus – DTNS 4713
February 26, 2024 21:54Mobile World Congress starts this week. We look at the big announcements from Samsung, Xiaomi, HMD, Honor, and Lenovo. Plus we look at OnePlus’s latest smartwatch and why the company seems to be having a renaissance. Starring Tom Merritt, Ron Richards, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Download the (VIDEOContinue reading "The Rejuvenation of OnePlus – DTNS 4713"
The Politics of Topics – DTNS 4712
February 23, 2024 21:54What happens when your Instagram or Threads post is labeled political? Molly Wood details her experience. And what type of reaction has Reddit received after files to go public? Plus Tom explains the two cases the Supreme Court will hear Monday that could and their ruling which will impact online speech. Starring Tom Merritt, SarahContinue reading "The Politics of Topics – DTNS 4712"
Could AI Replace Tom Cruise? – DTNS 4711
February 22, 2024 21:58Is OpenAI’s text-to-video tool, Sora, a threat to the business of making TV shows and films? Plus, Google is pausing Gemini’s generation of people in images so it can adjust the model to produce more historically accurate results. And AT&T has been dealing with widespread service issues for more than ten hours affecting millions ofContinue reading "Could AI Replace Tom Cruise? – DTNS 4711"
Apple’s Quantum Resistant Encryption – DTNS 4710
February 21, 2024 21:49Intel reveals its Foundry Business roadmap. Plus Apple will add PQ3 cryptographic protocol to its messaging service, which Apple believes is resistant to future attacks from quantum computers. And Apple announces a free, standalone app called Apple Sports. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here DownloadContinue reading "Apple’s Quantum Resistant Encryption – DTNS 4710"
Baby Come Back, To iPad Mini – DTNS 4709
February 20, 2024 21:55Walmart announced that it will acquire TV maker Vizio in a deal valued at $2.3 billion to help boost Walmart’s advertising business through Vizio’s SmartCast Operating System. Plus we detail the big redesign changes YouTube is rolling out to creator channels. And what makes the iPad mini a better choice than the iPad Pro? StarringContinue reading "Baby Come Back, To iPad Mini – DTNS 4709"
Don’t Pass on Passkeys – DTNS 4708
February 16, 2024 21:54Bose has new earbuds that sit outide the ear canal instead of inside it. Plus, OpenAI’s Sora text to video-generating model is considered the best yet and it can render video games too. And passkeys will eventually supersede passwords for digital security. What should you know about using it in daily life? Starring Tom Merritt,Continue reading "Don’t Pass on Passkeys – DTNS 4708"
Intoxicated AI – DTNS 4688
January 19, 2024 21:49AI co-hosts? Gavin Purcell from the “AI For Humans” show details the steps they use to generate their weekly AI co-host. Plus pre-orders from Apple’s Vision Pro started today and by all accounts went smoothly, but what does it say about the headset’s potential popularity? MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Download theContinue reading "Intoxicated AI – DTNS 4688"
Podcasting: Monetize Your Passion – DTNS 4687
January 18, 2024 21:57Is podcasting actually a declining industry or is it just going through a market correction? Plus is Microsoft’s Copilot adding value and market share to its Bing search business? And Reddit announces plans to launch an initial public offering by the end of March. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.Continue reading "Podcasting: Monetize Your Passion – DTNS 4687"
Unpacking Samsung Unpacked 2024 – DTNS 4686
January 17, 2024 21:54We sift through all the big announcements from Samsung’s Unpacked Event. Plus Amazon agrees to invest in Diamond Sports, allowing them to provide access to Diamond’s content via Prime Video. Research from Leipzig University, Bauhaus-University Weimar, and the Center for Scalable Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence show a general reduction in the effectiveness of searchContinue reading "Unpacking Samsung Unpacked 2024 – DTNS 4686"
Fujitsu’s Postal Fail – DTNS 4685
January 16, 2024 22:01Peacock’s AFC Wild Card game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Miami Dolphins was the most live-streamed event in U.S. history. We explain the UK’s Post Office Horizon IT scandal which led to the false arrest, financial ruin, and imprisonment of more than 700 Post Office branch managers. And we examine a survey fromContinue reading "Fujitsu’s Postal Fail – DTNS 4685"