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Kimi K3 is a new frontier-level open-weights model from Moonshot AI out of China that gives properietary models a run for their money, and robotics research has now given us the ability to get dressed without having to use our hands and it's... kinda wierd. Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao. Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vital Signals introduced a $399 smart ring that is meant to replace Blood Pressure Cuffs without a subscription fee attached, and 1Password says it is letting Claude tap into its password vault and 2-factor codes safely. Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OpenAI's new Codex Micro keyboard is a $230 niche control center for ChatGPT agents, and Bloomberg says OnePlus is days away from announcing its exit from the US market. Starring Jason Howell and Sarah Lane. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft announced its finally removing promotional noise from the Windows 11 Search Box, and New York has become the first US state to place a moratorium on new hyperscale data centers. Starring Jason Howell and Jenn Cutter. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than 200 economists and tech leaders signed a “We Must Act Now” letter encouraging policymakers to understand and address the AI moment, and the European Union is planning a ban of children under 13 from using social media with staged access as they get older. Starring Jason Howell and Robb Dunewood. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What games made them lifelong gamers? Jenn Cutter and Roger Chang revisit the six titles that started it all, from Roger's 8-bit classics King's Quest and Star Trek to Jenn's Mario adventures on the NES and SNES. Starring Jenn Cutter and Roger Chang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hammond and Amos walk through some of the common problems they face producing daily news podcasts, relate tales of woe, and share some advice for those wanting to create their own content. Starring Anthony Lemos, Hammond Chamberlain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roger catches up with Scott Herriott, former host of ZDTV/TechTV’s Internet Tonight, for a nostalgic trip behind the scenes of early days at the cable network. Scott talks about how the show was built from scratch, the real reason Michaela Pereira wasn't co-hosting from day one, and the one infamous website from the dot-com era that is still permanently burned into his brain. Follow Scott at Squatchfilms.com Starring Scott Herriott and Roger Chang Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Ctrl-Alt-Upcycle, your weekly survival guide for the modern tech economy. Patrick and Roger show you how to beat rising prices by squeezing every drop of value from the gear you already own—and hunting down the absolute best deals when you actually do need a replacement. Stop buying new. Start upcycling. Starring Patrick Norton and Roger Chang Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Huyen and Niki talk tech and science. Discussing their favorite news this month and interrogate AI's place in learning. Starring Dr. Niki Ackermans, Huyen Tue Dao  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tanner Goodman returns to update us on why, even though he’s still skeptical about general-purpose LLMs, a nuclear power plant may be one of the best places to use them. Featuring Tom Merritt and Tanner Goodman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Is India’s concern about fraud warranted? PLus, Dr. Niki joins us to talk about what she thinks fo Claude Science. Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao and Dr. Niki Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Also, Fable 5 is back, but it’ll cost you. And the father of the internet steps down at Google. Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Waymo and Uber end their Phoenix pilot collaboration after three years, and TIDAL won't pay any royalties to AI generated music on its platform. Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus, Comcast is splitting itself in two, and Apple targets 9GB of RAM for iPhones. Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter look back on the biggest tech stories of June Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft raises prices, but also lowers some, as does Framework and Commodore. We also talk about Android’s new virtual controller for foldable gaming.  Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao. Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google is about to roll out its external billing changes to the Play Store, and Micron earnings are through the roof as demand for its chips continue to sky rocket. Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rockstar Games revealed the price and release date of its highly anticipated game Grand Theft Auto 6, Meta is reportedly developing its own prediction market app called "Arena." Starring Jason Howell and Sarah Lane. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meta announced new lower cost smart glasses including a collaboration with Kylie Jenner, and University of California is turning old Google Pixel phones into computing clusters for university-scale data center workloads. Starring Jason Howell and Jenn Cutter. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The west’s big security agencies issue a sincere warning on AI risk acceleration, plus Microsoft’s Satya Nadella wants to change the tone on AI. Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom chats with Brian Dunaway from Play Retro about Commodore venturing out from nostalgia computing to nostalgia digital detox phones with the Commodore Callback 8020. "Commodore - The Future We Were Promised™"  https://commodore.net/ "Long-forgotten brand is bringing back the flip phone with no apps — and tech-weary fans are relieved: ‘Take my money’ - AOL"  https://www.aol.com/articles/long-forgotten-brand-bringing-back-173550000.html?guccounter=1 "8Bit Computer Club – The once a week meet up where we celebrate the history and future of 8bit Computing."  https://8bitcomputer.club/ "Play Retro | Scott Johnson"  https://frogpants.com/en-usd/pages/playretro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Craig Porter joins us to talk about life working inside a data center. What assumptions do you have that may not fit the facts, and what surprising things does he know that nobody talks about? Google Data Centers Website https://datacenters.google/ Craig’s website http://djfission.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can find Daily Music Headlines here. Netflix is bringing KPop Demon Hunters to Major League Baseball stadiums across the U.S. with special “KPop Demon Hunters Nights” scheduled for August and September, featuring themed giveaways, merchandise, jerseys, bobbleheads, in-game entertainment, and postgame drone shows at select ballparks. netflix.com Long-lost footage of The Beatles performing “Can’t Buy Me Love” on the BBC music show Top of the Pops in 1964 has been discovered on a 35mm film negative, offering significantly better quality than previously known off-air recordings. nme.com A new documentary celebrating the legacy of British band Pulp, titled Pulp: What Do You Do for an Encore?, is set to premiere later this year on MUBI, combining footage from the band’s biggest-ever arena show with four decades of previously unseen archival material. music-news.com Taylor Swift has been named Wembley Stadium’s most-photographed artist, according to new research from photo-book company Popsa, with Harry Styles, Ed Sheeran, The Weeknd, and Bruce Springsteen rounding out the top five. music-news.com Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith, born Brytavious Chambers, has died at age 29 after being found in his Nashville apartment during a police welfare check, with authorities saying no foul play is suspected and an official cause of death still pending. pitchfork.com Spotify is kicking off its new “Reserved” ticketing program with Role Model, giving select Spotify Premium subscribers early access to purchase tickets before the general public based on fan engagement such as streams, saves, shares, and location. digitalmusicnews.com South Korea has launched a new $2.2 million government-backed fund to help smaller and independent K-pop agencies expand internationally, with 10 selected agencies eligible for up to about $218,000 per year for as many as three years. digitalmusicnews.com And it’s Friday, so let’s take a listen to some of the fresh songs out this week: “Is It Love” by Tyla “Heaven” by Myles Smith “On Your Mind” by FKA Twigs and Lil Yachty “Talking Dirty” by Chlöe and Timbaland “New America” by KennyHoopla Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Niki helps us understand the importance of this BCI advance, plus Apple signals a price increase. Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Dr. Niki Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Its first new smart speaker in six years is smart. Plus, Qualcomm wants to be the chip in every wearable. And turns out people don’t react well to you saying your product has AI. Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Commodore has a new digital detox flip phone called the Callback 8020 that has strict limits on what it can and can't do, and Microsoft unveiled new Surface Laptop and Surface Pro devices with Snapdragon X2 processors and steep price increases. Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justin Robert Young helps us understand Anthropic’s latest fight with the government, plus why Fox is buying Roku and the UK is banning social media for kids. Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, and Justin Robert Young Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patrick Beja joins us from France to discuss the dispute between the EU and Apple over releasing Siri AI there. Have your say: here's why Siri AI isn't coming to EU iPhones and iPads — and why users are totally split on the issue https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/have-your-say-heres-why-siri-ai-isnt-coming-to-eu-iphones-and-ipads-and-why-users-are-totally-split-on-the-issue Due to DMA, Siri AI delayed in EU for iOS 27 and iPadOS 27  https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/06/due-to-dma-siri-ai-delayed-in-eu-for-ios-27-and-ipados-27/ Thomas Regnier post on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/posts/thomas-regnier-24a05810b_what-is-the-true-story-behind-apples-decision-activity-7470439874664280064-TuEt/ « Ils ont complètement ignoré nos préoccupations » : Apple explique pourquoi Siri AI n’arrivera pas en Europe  https://www.numerama.com/tech/2271421-ils-ont-completement-ignore-nos-preoccupations-apple-explique-pourquoi-siri-ai-narrivera-pas-en-europe.html "Siri AI will not be available initially in the EU on iOS and iPad OS. We're working hard to find a path forward to preserve our users' privacy and security." Digital Markets Act May 2023 - among other things, requires interoperability for gatekeeper platforms Apple requested an exemption to the DMA for Siri AI and did not get it. Apple claims complying with the DMA would "give any AI system nearly unlimited access to a user’s device, as well as the ability to act on that access autonomously without a user’s ongoing visibility and control. That includes the ability to read and send messages, make purchases, access files, and execute actions across any app." "Apple designed a solution called Trusted System Agent — an intermediary that would allow virtual assistants to safely access the same features and capabilities as Siri AI for devices in the EU. Apple also shared a plan to launch Siri AI in the EU while gradually rolling out this new solution over an 18-month period."  The EU digital affairs spokesman Thomas Regnier said: "Apple was simply unable to develop interoperability solutions that meet essential EU privacy and security standards."  He wrote on LinkedIn, "But instead of offering a compliant solution, Apple asked to be exempted from its interoperability.” Patrick is here to help us understand the context of the DMA and what it is meant to achieve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nothing brand smartphones and headphones will soon be available in Best Buy stores and online for the first time, and a software update to Amazon's delivery vans is turning off the air conditioning for drivers after 30 seconds as the summer heats up. Starring Jason Howell and Sarah Lane. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Xbox is about to get serious about winning. And YouTube adds messaging in a good way. Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is AI or “Nightmare Eclipse” the cause of the huge patch drop? Plus an $80 foldable mouse you’ll love. Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple isn't using nearly as much Gemini in its models as you might have thought, and OpenAI filed for its IPO while Perplexity targets 2028 for its public offering.  Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom, Sarah, Robb, and Nica Montford from SnobOS break down what just happened at WWDC. Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Sarah Lane, and Nica Montford Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Iyaz Akhtar joins the Friday hangout to talk about decades of covering tech and what lies in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Full details from Apple's WWDC next Monday are leaked and we wonder why this always happens, and Dr. Niki tells us how we might someday regrow our teeth. Starring Jason Howell, Jenn Cutter, and Dr. Niki Ackermans. Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We also talk about Nintendo’s replaceable battery in Europe, some hope for energy storage, and an explanation of Apple's smart glasses strategy as well. Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft shows off its plans for an agentic OS, while the Supernatural VR app gets a new more expensive lease on life. Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft brings its new Surface RTX Spark Dev Box to the stage at its Build developer conference, and Anthropic is expanding access to Claude Mythos to about 150 more organizations worldwide. Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NVIDIA puts out a CPU meant for Windows machines, while Dell joins the laptops gunning for the MacBook Neo. And its chips, chips, chips as Computex kicks off. Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter look back on the biggest tech stories of May Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter. Links to the storikes discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anthropic released Opus 4.8 bringing Dynamic Workflows to Claude Code and Effort settings to everyone else, and Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded at launch marking a huge setback for Jeff Bezos' internet satellite plans. Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has a solid idea of what the new Siri features will look like in iOS 27, and Intel announced its Arc G-series chips for handheld gaming. Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Tom Merritt and Dr. Niki Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Xreal’s questionably named X by Xreal glasses play to your pocketbook. Meanwhile DuckDuckGo gets a boat from backlash against Google’s AI mode. Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reviews of the Google FitBit Air are out, and it’s a stylish and inexpensive alternative to the Whoop, and Ferrari unveiled its first fully electric luxury car, designed in part by Jony Ive, called The Luce. Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bodie Grimm from the Kilowatt podcast talks about vibe coding news sources. Featuring Tom Merritt and Bodie Grimm. Link: Why Work is Starting to Look Medieval by Sierra LaDuke A note from Bodie: I remixed my project so people can play around with it without affecting my original version: https://kilowatt-curator-clone.lovable.app I also figured out how to let others Remix a project on Lovable.  Sign up for a Lovable account and log in. Go to the following link: https://lovable.dev/projects/20673798-2b68-4188-96ff-37dcfa6a9f35. Click the Remix button at the top right. It will take you to the prompt/preview page to edit the the new "Remixed" site.I also created a brief (video and audio) explainer if you want to add it to the end of the episode: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bmb71gyGsH8paiHiAHd2ejoOLpxn8Iro?usp=share_link -Bodie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meta launched the Forum app for iOS that acts as a dedicated app for Facebook Groups that behaves a lot like Reddit, and smart ring company Oura has filed paperwork to prepare for an IPO. Starring Jason Howell and Jenn Cutter. Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yes, SpaceX has filed its IPO, and NVIDIA had amazing earnings too. But we also have cheap LiDAR that can see around corners. Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter  Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An 8-year-battle to open up Linux-based TV operating systems finally gets a court date. Plus, Stability can now generate 6 minutes of pro music at a go.  Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason Howell joins us from Google I/O on all their Gemini dreams. Plus, Microsoft has a Linux Distro! Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Jason Howell. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple’s Siri revamp might launch with an auto-delete control that puts conversation history in the hands of users, and Microsoft is retiring the Teams Together mode view after first launching in 2020 during the pandemic lockdown. Starring Jason Howell and Robb Dunewood. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Merritt digs into what's driving the opposition to data centers in the US, and what you need to know to make your own decision about them. Featuring Tom Merritt. Links for this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meta opens up its display glasses to third parties and Xreal now sells gaming-oriented specs but is it too late? Also, Huyen teaches us how to turn off Instagram “Instants.” Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Insta360 is bringing serious nostalgic vibes with a special edition Go 3S Retro Bundle that is cheaper than the previous model, and the Big 3 US carriers are banding together to improve satellite connectivity throughout the country. Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazon renames its shopping assistant to Alexa and adds new features. Plus two brothers who wiped out 90 US government databases after being fired.  Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Instructure reached an agreement to pay attackers of its Canvas portal so students can get back to work, and Thinking Machines announced a research preview of a more natural conversation flow called Interaction Models. Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reddit is testing annoying users with an unskippable pop-up. Meanwhile, Google researchers find an LLM-generated bug and warn that there are more to come. Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And thousands of schools facing ransomware as finals loom, but Airpods might get Siri’s Visual Intelligence. Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Beach tells us why streaming platforms should be more wary of slop fraud, plus Google’s new fitness tracker erodes the Fitbit brand more, and why Anthropic bought all of SpaceX’s data center capacity.  Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Andy Beach. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why everyone loves the new ReMarkable Paper Pure, and why both Chrome and Edge browsers are misbehaving. Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple is reportedly checking out Intel and Samsung as alternate sources for its main device chips, and OpenAI is working really hard to bring a smartphone to market as soon as 2027. Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ask.com shuts down after 25 years of answering the world’s questions, and how might the growth of “podslop” could impact the podcast industry in the next year. Starring Jason Howell and Robb Dunewood. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter look back on the biggest tech stories of April.  Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google is rolling out Gemini to Google built-in as a replacement to Assistant, and Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum can now be enjoyed on new portable handhelds designed to look like the classic computers. Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OK, not LITERAL goblins, but it’s an interesting gremlin that helps us understand model training. Plus, Sony says don’t worry about the PlayStation DRM, but doesn’t give details, therefore skipping the be happy part. Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did Sony mean to put DRM back on offline games? And what DIDN’T Elon Musk say on the witness stand Tuesday.  Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Valve's new Steam Controller is purpose-built for its ecosystem and nothing else, and the "Ask YouTube" search experiment is like a version of Gemini that is specific to YouTube video content. Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why you need to be really careful with these agents, but also really careful about what’s possible on your platform. And also be really careful with LED flashlights. We’ll explain. Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IKEA and Samsung just partnered—but that’s not the real story. Richard Gunther explains how Matter and Thread finally make smart home devices plug-and-play, no platform decisions required. Featuring Tom Merritt and Richard Gunther. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DeepSeek launched V4 Flash and V4 Pro with a new Hybrid Attention Architecture the means much more context in a single prompt, and Instagram is testing a new Instants app for ephemeral photo sharing that disappears in 24 hours. Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Cook steps down as the CEO of Apple with chief of hardware development John Ternus taking the reins. Is this a shrewd move for the Cupertino company? Will Framework latest version of its modular laptop take modular laptops and Linux mainstream? And we see if the panel can out guess the riddles on today’s quiz! Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And Korean scientists have developed a way to switch from 2D to 3D in the same display. Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao and Bodie Grimm Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And at Google Next, Google splits its TPUs and unleashes more powerful workplace agents. Plus, did Anthropic’s Mythos escape containment? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane and Andy Beach. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IKEA’s new cheap smart home products don’t need a hub if you already have a Samsung TV, and WhatsApp is testing a new subscription model that makes things prettier but doesn’t remove ads. Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus, the age verification law in the US is misunderstood, but still not necessarily good. Starring Tom Merritt and Rob Dunewood. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justin Robert Young explains what’s likely going on with Anthropic’s attempt to resolve its dispute with the US government. Featuring Tom Merritt and Justin Robert Young. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Also, the first Micro-RGB TVs are here and the bargain brand is not who you would expect. Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter. Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DJI released the Osmo Pocket 4 that brings better low light performance and a clip-on fill light, and Andy Beach tells us about an AI Licensing deal in the works for 2,200 publishers. Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao,, and Andy Beach. Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus a shoe company becomes an AI data center service provider.  Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google is finally getting tougher on back button hijacking, and Bodie Grimm explains why BYD is charging so much for their BYD Z9 GT in Europe. Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merrit, and Bodie Grimm. Links to stories featured in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus, Huawei goes wide with its foldable, and some surprising news about the development of the AI industry. Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Niki takes a look at how unmanned aerial vehicles, and sometimes on land and sea too, have helped advance scientific research. Featuring Tom Merritt and Dr Nicole Ackermans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And Google makes encrypted emails much easier to deal with.  Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao. Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Also, YouTube lets you make an avatar of yourself, and Andy Beach tells us about the first newsroom strike over AI. Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Andy Beach. Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And why so many competing tech companies cooperating is actually quite scary. Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Humans aboard Artemis II just flew farther from Earth than any human before, and Motorola launched the Moto G Stylus 2026 with an active, embedded stylus for $499. Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And say hello to the Moon, and OpenAI lobbying. Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So why is Andy Beach still worried? Tom talks over the real things to worry about with US AI regulation. Featuring Tom Merritt and Andy Beach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reddit is officially done with the r/all feed for its users, and Google Gemma 4 is a massive and truly open model family that can run on a laptop and a Raspberry Pi. Starring Jason Howell and Jenn Cutter. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While on Earth, Microsoft realizes it needs more data centers, and ByteDance moves into the video generation space. Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Andy Beach. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus, Google wants to whoop Whoop at wearables and Q-Day gets closer. Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meta adds two new Ray-Ban frames meant to make them more prescription-lens friendly, and Samsung’s new app plays ultra-low frequencies into most earbuds to help reduce motion sickness. Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it smart for Apple to let you choose your LLM? Plus, is it time to stop forgiving Windows? Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter look back on the biggest tech stories of March.  Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Sapsted at the Flat Raffle (https://theflatraffle.com/#) joins us to talk about how she’s selling her London flat on Raffall (https://raffall.com/). Like crowdfunding but for selling your stuff. Also Gina gave us a promo code 'DTNS' that gives you 2 bonus tickets and will apply until the competition finishes! Featuring Tom Merritt and Gina Sapsted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anthropic leaks details on a powerful model that aims to beat Opus called Claude Mythos, and the Sony PS5 is about to get a lot more expensive. Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What the court case in Los Angeles indicates about the fate of social media companies. And Nintendo raises the price of physical media. Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus, making supercapacitors from bourbon leftovers. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, and Andy Beach. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anthropic Claude Code can now control the computer in claw-like fashion, and Apple Maps is about to get sponsored results inside its maps. Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus, the best prompts for chatbot users, new and old. Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Google will add a 24-hour delay for users sideloading unauthorized apps, and Chris Ashley tells us why Counter-Strike 2 players are upset with a seemingly small update. Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao and Chris Ashley. Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nothing CEO Carl Pei says modern smartphone apps will be replaced with agentic actions under the hood, and Uber taps Rivian for a big robotaxi roll-out in San Francisco and Miami by 2028. Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao. Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus, the Pentagon fires back against Anthropic, and Google helps identify more iOS malware.  Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why improved lighting in games has received a lot of hate, plus, you can now run Doom on the human brain. Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IFixit has expressed cries of joy over Apple's drift towards repairability. And the war in Iran might drive chip prices even higher.  Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood. Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meta is reportedly delaying its “Avocado” AI model and might lean on Gemini to fill the gap, and Sony is trialing dynamic pricing for games on the PS Store and gamers aren’t happy about it. Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao. Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

But we also have confirmation on PC gems coming to Xbox and a more immersive Google Maps experience. Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus, people like the new Samsung Galaxy S26, and why Meta bought Moltbook. Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazon is implementing new safeguards to protect against outages related to generated code, and Google is unifying its suite of Gemini integrations inside Google Drive. Starring Tom Merritt and Jason Howell. Links to stories found in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus, Microsoft deploys Claude Cowork into Copilot, and a study indicates the best way for managers to implement AI tools. Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A supply chain risk is when a company’s products or services could be compromised in ways that threaten security or disrupt how a system works. Tom Explains. Featuring Tom Merritt. "Is Claude a Supply Chain Risk? What Federal Contractors Need to Know About This Designation | Insights & Resources | Goodwin"  https://www.goodwinlaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/03/alerts-practices-is-claude-a-supply-chain-risk "10 USC 3252: Requirements for information relating to supply chain risk"  https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section3252&num=0&edition=prelim "Pentagon’s Anthropic Risk Decision Spurs Lawmaker Confusion (1)"  https://news.bgov.com/bloomberg-government-news/pentagons-anthropic-risk-decision-spurs-confusion-in-congress Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The next Xbox console will be able to play Xbox games as well as PC games natively, and ChatGPT-5.4 brings agentic computer control to premium users for the first time. Starring Jason Howell and Sarah Lane. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sort of. It's mostly official. Tom explains why in a short update to today's DTNS.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus, the new Nothing 4a Pro is out, and Tom was right about Anthropic. Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Also, Andy Beach joins us with opinions about HBO Max and Paramount+ merging.  Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, and Andy Beach. Links to the stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meta Ray-Bans are sending private videos to human workers in Kenya, and Dr. Niki talks about what we know about the effects of LLM use on mental health. Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Dr. Niki. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And OpenAI is benefiting. Plus, new mobile concepts and chips from MWC Barcelona. Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood Shownotes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter look back on the biggest tech stories of February.  Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Block announced a 40% layoff of staff as it leans further into AI tools, and Netflix drops out of the bidding wear for Warner Discovery leaving Paramount in the driver's seat. Starring Jason Howell and Jenn Cutter. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And Burger King. They put LLMs. In our ears.  Starring To Merritt and Jenn Cutter Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus, Teens are fairly neutral about AI and may not use it for the things you think they do. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, and Jason Howell. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meta secured a deal with AMD that shows that all roads do not lead to Nvidia, and Dan Campos tells us about Mexico's use of robot dogs for security. Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt and Dan Campos. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We analyze the departure of Phil Spencer and his replacement, the person who helped Instacart IPO. Plus, a solid-state battery gets closer to safer 5-minute EV charging. Starring Tom Merritt, Rob Dunewood, and Andy Beach. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus, one more email to explain to managers what coding tools are good for and why you shouldn’t have random usage goals. Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Andy Beach Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg admits under oath that age verification is hard.  Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Dr. Niki Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus, Apple may do a week of announcements in March, and Gemini can now create song jingles. Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That’s the good news. The bad news is everything else we have to tell you about RAM. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, and Andy Beach. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anthropic just raised $30 billion as it preps for a possible IPO later this year, and the Apple Vision Pro finally gets a native YouTube app with offline downloads. Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The rest of the news is people in the tech world jockeying for political advantage. Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It wrote that headline for us after all. One dev thinks he knows what we all need to do.  Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alphabet is selling 100-year bonds to fund its data-center priorities while sitting on $100 billion in cash, and Justin Robert Young explains a new bipartisan AI copyright transparency bill. Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Justin Robert Young. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus, science says AI is good at brain scans, too good at making you more productive, and not great at helping you with your medical condition. Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Waymo is training its fleet on edge case driving scenarios with DeepMind's Genie 3, and TikTok might have to change its infinite scroll behavior to address health concerns in the EU. Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s not a conspiracy. We don’t think anyway. Plus, RAMageddon expands to take down the Steam Machine and NVIDIA GPUs. Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus, Anthropic runs an ad to throw shade on running ads. Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Nintendo Switch is officially the company's best-selling console, and Firefox will get an AI kill-switch feature in the next version of its browser later this month. Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OpenClaw gains buzz, as does a social network for its agents. And why Robb might buy an Apple clamshell foldable. Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A cow named Veronika has been documented using a tool. But is it really tool use? Do we need to do tech reviews for cows now? Featuring Tom Merritt and Dr Niki. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter look back on the biggest tech stories of January.  Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple announced big gains for the iPhone 17 last quarter while its services slowed, and Rabbit is back, teasing a specialized device designed for vibe coding. Starring Jason Howell and Jenn Cutter Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus, Apple is inspiring imitators without even having a product, and why Waymo hitting children is not a problem. In this case. Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google launches Gemini into the Chrome browser and Amazon ends Palm scanning. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, and Jason Howell. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meta is bringing a paid subscription plan to its marquee apps, and Andy Beach tells us about why Bandcamp’s ban on AI music is just the beginning. Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Andy Beach. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh, and Apple has new Air Tags. But SMALL ROBOT! Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Mayne explains how chips like Groq and Cerebras are giving us faster training and inferencing, and how that can help save us time and power and increase productivity. Featuring Tom Merritt and Andrew Mayne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A study shows how effective the Apple Watch is at detecting AFib in adults over 65, and Tesla now has at least a couple of unsupervised autonomous robotaxis giving rides in Austin. Starring Jason Howell and Sarah Lane. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus a phone that can triple-boot into Android, Linux and Windows 11. Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Andy Beach. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YouTube’s yearly creator letter ends with AI promises, and vertical video dreams. Plus a robot hand that can do way more on its own than you can with your clumsy two attached flesh hands. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, and Dr Niki. Links to stories discussed in this episoe can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Realme's P4 Power smartphone touts a whopping 10,001mAh battery capable of more than three days on a charge, and Andy Beach tells us why we shouldn’t call things “AI”. Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Andy Beach. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At CES 2026, Robb talked with CrackBerry Kevin about the upcoming Clicks Communicator. They reminisced about old times and their love for the BlackBerry Bold series of devices before getting an overview of the Clicks Communicator.  They also talked about the brand new Clicks Power Keyboard, Clicks for Moto Razr, and why we probably won't see a Clicks for Samsung Galaxy Flip. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Smartglasses companies XREAL and Viture are getting ready to duke it out in court, and Dr. Niki shares what kinds of biomechanics robotics she saw at SICB. Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Tom Merritt, and Dr. Niki. Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus, A new version of Wine is aout and it’s simpler to launch programs, and why Microsoft is spending so much money on Anthropic  Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao and Andy Beach. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why you might want to let Gemini access your Gmail and Search history. Plus, the new chip shortage isn’t RAM, it’s glass. Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple targets digital creatives with the debut of its "Apple Creator Studio" subscription package, and Moxie Marlinspike is bringing end-to-end encryption to the open-source AI chatbot world with the release of Confer. Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OpenAI and Anthropic make a play for the health industry; meanwhile, Apple had its best year ever. Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 FCC is about to approve changes that will make Wi-Fi advocates very happy, and Bose deserves a lot of credit for open sourcing its nearly end-of-life SoundTouch Wi-Fi speakers. Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Katzmaier tells us what CNET awarded best overall, and Richard Gunther and Trisha Hershberger fill out the list with their faves. Starring:  Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Sarah Lane, Trisha Hershberger, David Katzmaier, Richard Gunther, Roger Chang, Joe, Amos. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shannon Morse joins us to talk about our favorite things at CES. Starring: Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Sarah Lane, Shannon Morse, Roger Chang, Joe, Amos. Links to the stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bodie Grimm sifts through the car tech talk, we make chip news interesting, and so much health tech. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Allison Sheridan, Bodie Grimm, Roger Chang, Joe, Amos. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re live at CES surrounded by robots, HUGE TVs, and forklifts. We cut through the noise to break down what’s really going on at the biggest tech show going. Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Jason Howell, Sarah Lane, and Roger Chang, Joe. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary Shapiro, CEO of the CTA explains the sleeper trends at this tear’s show and the secrets of the show’s longevity and international appeal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2026 is shaping up to be banner year for the AI industry. Or is it? Our predictions panel share their thoughts on what next year will bring for AI, smartphones, streaming and algorithms. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Scott Johnson, Ron Richard, Amos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last year our predictions panel gave two predictions about what the future of tech would like in 2025 all the way back in December of 2024. What terrible and exciting things do we foresee and what did we get wrong? Find out! Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, David Spark, Roger, Joe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025 saw plenty of big tech stories take the headlines for DTNS. From broad public skepticism over AI to the increase in costs in computer components and devices as companies invest huge sums into data centers. So Joe put together the best conversations we’ve had all year, plus some of the more pithy comments from this year’s Live With It! and put them together here for you. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s our 2025 Tech Predictions Show! Tom and Sarah along with Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young and David Spark bring their two predictions of what they think will happen to the tech landscape in the year 2025! Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young and David Spark. Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter look back on the biggest tech stories of the year.  Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Holiday season is filled with tech gifts from friends and family. So we put together this special gift support show to share our tips and experiences on supporting people who need might need a little more help with their gifts. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Jason Howell, Trisha Hershberger, Rich Stroffolino, Roger Chang, Joe. Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The DTNS crew and several folks from the audience share their thoughts on great tech gifts they've got, or are hoping to get for the holidays. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Jason Howell, Amos, Roger Chang, Bradd, Gary, Bill, Benjamin, HitNRun Tony, Brian, Kory, Joe. Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FCC is blocking sales and imports of new foreign-made drones, and OpenAI warns AI browsers may never fully stop prompt injection. Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt. Links to the stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus, foldables may be getting more square, and Waymos act odd during a power outage. Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our first return guest, we talk to creator/influencer Lamarr Wilson about the word career. Lamarr talks about changing his career later in life from education to content creation. Why he switched and how his early interests and experiences with tech really set the stage for who he is now. Featuring Tom Merritt and Lamarr Wilson. https://www.lamarr.tv/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samsung announced the 2nm Exynos 2600 for some of the Galaxy S26 devices in 2027, and Jason shares his first impressions after 48 hours with the RayNeo X3 Pro smart glasses. Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Tom Merritt and Justin Robert Young Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus OpenAI starts an app store, and Apple lets Japanese users have more app stores. Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao Show notes are found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We also get new Gemini and Open AI tools, and Warner stands fast by the Netflix offer. Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LG plans to show off its first Micro RGB TV at CES 2026, and Dr Niki tells us about a treatment for Huntington’s Disease. Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Dr Niki. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Also, why is that Copilot button on your LG TV making so many people so mad? Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Beach from Engines of Change explains what the deal means and how it might set a precedent for the future. Starring Tom Merritt and Andy Beach. https://www.enginesofchange.ai/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OpenAI released GPT 5.2 and teased an Adult Mode arriving early 2026, and Scott Johnson tells us why the Game Awards is an early sign of a gaming slowdown. Starring Jason Howell, Jenn Cutter, Tom Merritt and Scott Johnson. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Android is getting emergency live video support for life saving help when its needed, and Rivian is developing its own in-house self-driving AI chip for its EVs. Starring Jason Howell, Jenn Cutter,Tom Merritt and Andy Beach. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus, EVs are not yet more dangerous than other cars, and Instagram lets you customize Reels. Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nvidia can sell its H200 GPUs to companies in China, and Australia's social media ban for users under the age of 16 is in effect. Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt. Links to storied discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google takes on Meta in the smart glasses arena, plus why Paramount is trying to swipe Warner Bros. away from Netflix. All that and mushroom resistors in your PC! Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Jason Howell, Justin Robert Young, and Dr Niki. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17-year police veteran Mike talks about the controversy over Flock camera surveillance and his experience with it. Featuring Tom Merritt and Officer Mike. 6 Myths About License Plate Readers and Security Systems Flock Roundup Flock Safety – Wikipedia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus the war between AI and News Publishers carries on with Meta declaring peace.  Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao and Brian Brushwood Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple Interface Chief Alan Dye just got poached by Meta, and Andy Beach tells us about AI assisted diner tags on Open Table. Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Tom Merritt and Andy Beach. Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So why are we still letting humans drive? And Google letting Gemini write headlines isn’t going so well.  Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazon brings AI customization to its AWS clients with Nova Forge, and Apple changes up its AI leadership as John Giannandrea announces his retirement. Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can’t use your mobile app to send Netflix to the TV anymore. But your 12-year-old shouldn’t have a phone anyway according to one research paper. Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Merritt and Jason Howell look back on the biggest tech stories of November. Starring Tom Merritt and Jason Howell. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus, peace in the AI music wars, and no, you holding onto your phone longer will not tank the economy. Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google is about to rent its Tensor Processing Units to Meta, and the White House launched its AI-focused Genesis Mission to tackle energy needs. Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt and Mishaal Rahman. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can tell because people are gunning for them. Plus, a new gadget that uses electricity to replace caffeine. Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, and Andy Beach. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We feature an episode of friend of the show Chris Christensen’s full Amateur Traveler show. You can find the original show notes for this episode of Amateur Traveler here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Beach shares more details about Warner Music’s new AI deal, and Apple just released a new iPhone grip that's aimed at accessibility. Starring Jason Howell, Jenn Cutter, Tom Merritt and Andy Beach. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus, Jason Howell got the first crack at Google’s Nano Bannana Pro and.. It’s good! Starring Tom Merritt and Jason Howell. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus, the EU wants to reduce personal data protections, and AI was at fault for the Cloudflare outage.  Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft announces Agent 365 and Google Drops Gemini 3, and Justin Robert Young explains why a US congressman is complaining about AI in video games. Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Justin Robert Young. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our thoughts on the Tim Cook succession and the possible new iPhone release schedule. Plus, DeepMind gets better at weather and the Tilly Norwood people are back at it. Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AI Slop is becoming a larger portion of the content on the Internet. What do we need to be aware of and what is its impact on us? Sarah Land and Stephanie Humphrey explore the topic. Starring Sarah Lane, Stephanie Humphrey Show Notes: A Tool That Crushes Creativity by Charlie Warzel https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/2025/10/ai-slop-winning/684630/ More Articles Are Now Created by AI Than Humans https://graphite.io/five-percent/more-articles-are-now-created-by-ai-than-humans Most Americans think it is important to be able to tell the difference between AI- and human-generated content, but few feel confident they can https://www.pewresearch.org/science/2025/09/17/how-americans-view-ai-and-its-impact-on-people-and-society/ps_2024-9-15_ai-and-its-impact_00-03/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple is clamping down on copycat apps in the App Store, and Andy Beach tells us about an experiment involving an AI friend. Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Tom Merrit, and Andy Beach. Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.