Daily Tech News Show

We are down in Las Vegas reporting from the Consumer Electronics Camera 2025. We had a great discussion at AMD’s event, TCL’s announcements, new pinball machines from Stern, wearables, robot lawnmowers and Robb had a chance to talk to the CEO of Stellar about their product to provide mobile internet access to vehicles.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Shannon Morse, Roger Chang, Amos, Joe.

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Monday, January 6th, 2025

This is the Daily Tech News CES Briefing for Monday, January 6th, 2025. To give you a complete look at the news coming out of CES, I’ll be doing these shorter briefings each morning, followed by our regular DTNS discussions in a separate episode later in the day.

I’m Tom Merritt, let’s start with what you need to know with the big story.

Can putting data centers in space provide much needed benefits and what are the challenges? Hoping to appeal to a younger crowd Meta is rolling out features to let users create AI characters on Instagram and Facebook and why some say the results look more like spam more than anything else. Roger brings a quiz about Las Vegas.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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On this episode. Is the web browser extension coupon code tool, Honey, running a scam using influencers to peddle its product? Plus Meta swaps out its Global Affairs President, former leader of the UK Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg, with Joel Kaplan, Clegg’s deputy and a well connected Republican.

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

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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

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It’s the 2024 DTNS Predictions Results episode. This is where we look back on the predictions we made about technology and the tech industry in the year 2024 back in December of 2023 to see how they actually turned out! Who came out on top and who was just too early?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Tasia Custode, Dr. Nicole Ackermans, Jenn Cutter, Roger Chang.

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We’d thought it be fun to include a repost of last year’s 2024 tech predictions before we bring you are 2024 tech predictions RESULTS show on Monday. So here is our 2024 Tech Predictions Show from last December 2023! Tom and Sarah along with Dr. Niki, Jenn Cutter and Tasia Custode bring their two predictions of what they think will happen in 2024 the tech landscape.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Dr. Nicole Ackermans, Jenn Cutter, and Tasia Custode

2024 saw plenty of big tech stories take the headlines for DTNS and GDI. From continued rise of generative AI to the increased scrutiny of Social Media by governments around the world. So Joe put together the best conversations we've had all year and put them together here for you. Enjoy!

Welcome to our end of year Listener Hangout Show. This is the annual episode where we invite several of our supporters to appear alongside us on the show. On this episode we ask our listeners about their use of generative AI and passkeys. Plus we debate which streaming service are the ones we can’t live without!

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Joe, Mark Bussell Jr., Andrew Tzakis, Todd Belcher, Gary Fisher, Howard Yermish.

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Brian Brushwood explains how he uses AI models in his personal and work life. Plus a Canadian startup has developed a continuous potassium monitoring device that’s inserted just below the skin to help those with chronic kidney disease or at risk of heart failure. And we share our picks for the best holiday gift.

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

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Dr. Niki reveals the big 2024 winners of this year’s Ig Nobel Prizes and why you shouldn’t take it too seriously. Plus the Exoskeleton Laboratory team at the KAIST in Daejeon have developed a lightweight wearable exoskeleton that helps a paraplegic patient walk. And Meta might be adding a display to their Ray-Ban smart glasses next year.

Starring Tom Merritt, Dr. Niki Ackermans, Roger Chang, Joe.

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YouTube announced a number of new AI focused policies. How will these help creators? Plus product leaker Evan Blass posted images of what they claim is Lenovo’s sixth-generation ThinkBook Plus with a rollable display. And Zelle, a major peer-to-peer payment platform operated by bank-owned fintech firm Early Warning Services, is under scrutiny for inadequate safeguards for transferring funds.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Shannon Morse, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Who’s Hunter DeButts, why did President Wilson pardon him, and how did generative AI get all of this mixed up on a national morning TV show? Plus Tesla is looking to roll out its Robotaxi service in Texas, including Austin. And Apple and Meta are in a dispute over interoperability requests mandated by the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA).

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Why is Netflix making its battle-royale style Squid Game video game available to non-subscribers? Plus TP-Link’s routers draw the attention of the US DOJ and DOC as potential vectors for cyberattacks. And Flipboard announced a new app called Surf that would allow Mastodon, Bluesky, Threads, RSS feeds, podcasts, and YouTube videos to be remixed into a custom feed.

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

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Is Apple Intelligence as good as Apple says it is? Emily Forlini from PC Magazine shares her experience. Plus US users can try out Google Labs new image generator called Whisk. And Mark Zuckerberg announced Threads daily and monthly active users numbers. And how do they compare with X and Bluesky?

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

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Political polarization feels like it's at historic high, but what does the data actually tell us? Plus LLMs can sound very convincing to some people and there’s a psychological reason why that is. Professor of cognitive psychology at the University of Waikato, Dr. Garry explains.

Starring Tom Merritt, Andrea Jones-Rooy, Dr. Maryanne Garry, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Waymo’s robotaxis passes an independent first responder test. Plus Google’s NotebookLM AI podcast hosts can directly talk with the user. And Patrick’s here with a list of audio brands you’ve never heard but you should check out.

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

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Jason Howell has first impressions of Android XR, Google’s new mixed reality platform. And is Epic’s deal with Telefonica bloatware?

Big Story

"Epic Games to pre-install its game store on 'millions' of devices with new Telefónica deal | TechCrunch"   https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/12/epic-games-to-pre-install-its-game-store-on-millions-of-devices-with-new-telefonica-deal/

"Android XR: Google's Bold New Vision for Extended Reality"   https://www.androidfaithful.com/android-xr-googles-bold-new-vision-for-extended-reality/

"I Tried Google's Android XR Glasses - by Jason Howell"   https://jasonhowell.substack.com/p/i-tried-googles-android-xr-glasses

"Google wants Android XR to power your next VR headset and smart glasses"   https://www.androidpolice.com/android-xr-announced/

"Android XR and Project Moohan hands-on: Gemini is the killer app - The Verge"   https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/12/24319528/google-android-xr-samsung-project-moohan-smart-glasses

"Harvard and Google to release 1 million public-domain books as AI training dataset | TechCrunch"   https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/12/harvard-and-google-to-release-1-million-public-domain-books-as-ai-training-dataset/

"Harvard Is Releasing a Massive Free AI Training Dataset Funded by OpenAI and Microsoft | WIRED"   https://www.wired.com/story/harvard-ai-training-dataset-openai-microsoft/

"FCC Opens Entire 6-GHz Band to Very-Low-Power Device Operations | TV Tech"   https://www.tvtechnology.com/news/fcc-opens-entire-6-ghz-band-to-very-low-power-device-operations

"YouTube TV Hikes Price by $10 to $83 per Month, up 14%"   https://variety.com/2024/digital/news/youtube-tv-raises-price-increase-2024-1236247063/

"YouTube TV Hikes Price $10 to $82.99"   https://www.thewrap.com/youtube-tv-price-increase/

"Google Adds More Bluetooth Tracker Protections to Android - Thurrott.com"   https://www.thurrott.com/mobile/android/314394/google-adds-more-bluetooth-tracker-protections-to-android

"Android’s Unknown tracker alerts adding ‘Find Nearby’ for FMD"   https://9to5google.com/2024/12/11/unknown-tracker-alerts-find-nearby-update/

"You can now use AirTags to expedite a lost luggage reunion through United’s mobile app - The Verge"   https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/12/24319503/apple-airtag-find-my-network-share-item-location-united-airlines-lost-bag-luggage

"Intel Arc B580 review: The first worthy budget GPU of the decade | PCWorld"   https://www.pcworld.com/article/2553897/intel-arc-b580-review.html

"It sure looks like OpenAI trained Sora on game content — and legal experts say that could be a problem | TechCrunch"   https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/11/it-sure-looks-like-openai-trained-sora-on-game-content-and-legal-experts-say-that-could-be-a-problem/

"Nvidia Steps Up Hiring in China to Focus on AI-Driven Cars - Bloomberg"   https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-12/nvidia-steps-up-hiring-in-china-to-focus-on-ai-driven-cars

"China’s Instagram-Style Xiaohongshu Crosses $1 Billion in Profit - Bloomberg"   https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-12/china-s-instagram-style-xiaohongshu-crosses-1-billion-in-profit

"Australia to force tech giants to keep paying for news"   https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy4pvgjklevo

"Google says feedback shows old search result format is bad for hotels"   https://finance.yahoo.com/news/google-says-feedback-shows-old-140517877.html

What happens when Moxie the AI powered emotional support companion loses access to its cloud servers that make it run because the company that makes it closes down? Plus Google introduces its new Gemini 2.0 AI model. And YouTube Says Sports Viewing Via TVs Is Up 30% Year-On-Year, 4K Uploads Climb 35%.

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

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How an AR program may be the key to helping people with Parkinson’s disease manage symptoms. Plus Amazon is partnering with Hyundai to purchase a new car online with more automakers to follow next year. And Norway’s Vipps launches the first tap-to-pay system that can be the default payment system on iPhones instead of Apple Pay.

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

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Merriam-Webster made “blog” the word of the year in 2004. Twenty years later how has blogging evolved and changed since then? Plus Google unveils its latest quantum computer that can solve problems in 5 minutes that would take the Frontier supercomputer (currently second fastest) 10 septillion years. And Reddit is testing a generative model chatbot that answers user questions with a summary of relevant threads.

Starring Tom Merritt, Nate Lanxon, Roger Chang, Joe.

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As the US government invests in technology to extra data from encrypted communications what should typical users worry about? Plus researchers from the Swiss École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne and UC Irvine have developed a drone with jumping legs to leap the device into the air. And red team research published by OpenAI and Apollo Research discover o1 will lie to give answers users are happy with.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Molly Wood, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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OpenAI’s “12 Days of Shipmas” starts today and we go over the big announcements. Plus, X-like social media platform Bluesky has hinted at including social media subscriptions, a marketplace of algorithms, and selling domain names.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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In response to suspected hackers in China penetrating American telecom networks the head of CISA and an FBI official recommend people use encryption. Plus, the head of Sony Interactive Entertainment Hermen Hulst believes generative AI can be the key to innovative in-game experiences but that game development needs a human touch.

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

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Tuesday, China restricts the export of “‘dual-use items’ related to gallium, germanium, antimony, and superhard materials to the US.” Plus the Verge has launched a subscription service called Verge+, priced at $7 per month or $50 per year, that removes ads and gives unlimited access to articles. And a University of Texas research team has created ink for a temporary tattoo that can be printed on the skin to record brain activity.

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

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Allison explains why she’s changed her mind about Apple’s password management app. Plus Intel CEO, Pat Gelsinger, leaves the company abruptly. And we explore the rumors that Apple may or may not change all of their iPhone cases to aluminum in 2025.

Starring Tom Merritt, Allison Sheridan, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Canada’s Competition Bureau sues Google for anti-competitive online advertising, the European Commission ends an investigation into Amazon over taxes, and Meta plans to build a $10 billion, 40,000+ kilometer fiber-optic subsea cable.

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Australia bans social media for teens under 16, China said it would take "necessary actions" to protect Chinese firms if the U.S. escalated chip control measures, and the FTC is investigating Microsoft over antitrust concerns.

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President of SCE Worldwide Studios, Shuhei Yoshida, steps down from his 38 years. Scott shares his thoughts on Yoshida’s legacy. Plus OpenAI shuts down access to its video generative AI tool, Sora, after artists given early access released a version of the tool publicly alongside a statement decrying “being lured into ‘art washing’ to tell the world that Sora is a useful tool for artists”. And a Hugging Face machine learning librarian a dataset composed of one million Bluesky posts.

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

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A UK company has developed a gamma ray detector mounted on a robotic dog that can assess soil quality. Do the domestically manufactured chips in Huawei’s Mate 70 smartphone point to progress in China’s semiconductor industry? And the musician Drake has filed a lawsuit in New York’s Supreme Court alleging Universal Music Group used bots and bribes to inflate the popularity of rival Kendrick Lamar’s song “Not Like Us”.

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

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How does holiday pricing work and what motivates sellers to drop prices during the holiday shopping season? Big Jim explains. Plus the media is warning that AI development has reached its peak, but is it true? Andrew Mayne cuts through the FUD. And The Information says the iPhone 17 “Air” rumored to be coming next year will be between 5 and 6 millimeters thick compared to the iPhone 16 at 7.8 mm.

Starring Tom Merritt, Nica Montford, Andrew Mayne, James Thatcher, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Robert Heron is here with a holiday home theater buying guide! Not sure which TV deals are the best? Robert will steer you right. Plus OpenAI wants to make its own browser according to The Information. And Threads is overhauling its search and trend features as Bluesky closes in on engagement numbers.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robert Heron, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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The US DOJ is proposing a breakup of Google's Browser and potentially its OS business as well. How likely is that? Plus Facebook Messenger has added support for HD video calls, audio and video voice messages, generative backgrounds, and support for Apple’s Siri. Tubi has introduced a new short-form video feature called “Scenes” that lets users explore short clips from over 250,000 popular television programs and films.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Why has Niantic, creators of the Pokémon Go mobile game, turned that into an AI tuned to geospatial information? Plus a system update for the PlayStation Portal lets users play games directly from the cloud. And Amazon introduces a new Echo product. The Echo Show 21.

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

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Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao summarize the top announcements from Microsoft Ignite. Microsoft really is a cloud company. Plus Sony's potential big anime and video game acquisition and Andrew Heaton explains how he used AI to make an entire musical.

Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, Andrew Heaton

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Trisha gives us the details on Mediatek’s “This Chip Changes Everything”. Plus the Belgian region of Flanders is offering data wallets based on the solid protocol. And Pew Research Center found that about 20% of people surveyed in the US get news from influencers on social media.

Starring Tom Merritt, Trisha Hershberger, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Bluesky is on the uptick, Google will help you geolocate your gift shopping, and Max Scoville helps you find gift for all the gamers in your life.

Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Max Scoville, Len Peralta, Amos, Joe.

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The world of satire takes a great leap as The Onion buys InfoWars. No joke! Plus Spotify is changing the name of its podcasting service from Spotify for Podcasters to Spotify for Creators. And Disney announced that Disney+ added 4.4 million new subscribers to pass 120 million. Netflix has 287 million.

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

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1% of users in Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, France, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, and Spain will no longer receive EU news sources in their search results as part of a Google test. Plus Just Eat sells Grubhub to Wonder for $650M. And GOG launches a new initiative to preserve older video games.

Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Jenn Cutter, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Signal offers an alternative to Zoom, why the Mac Mini power button is on the bottom, and Meta won’t track you in Europe but you won’t be able to skip ads.

Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Amos, Joe.

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While Amazon tries to save seconds with smart glasses, Swiggy delivers groceries in less than 13 minutes. And Apple makes parts available to fix your own iPhone 16.

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As Google pushes Gemini AI into its developer tools we ask what do developers think? Plus TikTok launched a feature Thursday which lets you share a song from Apple Music or Spotify into TikTok. And Apple has expanded High Power Mode to Macs with the M4 Pro chip.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Huyen Tue Dao, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Australia’s PM proposes a law that would ban social media for anyone under the age of 16. Plus a feature in iOS 18.2 developer beta could let users share the location of lost or missing items through Find My app. And Canada's government has ordered TikTok to cease operations in the country.

Starring Robb Dunewood, Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Why is Netflix delisting its interactive titles and what does it say about the company’s video gaming ambitions? Plus Nintendo outlines backward compatibility with the 2nd generation Switch. And why has OpenAI bought Chat.com?

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

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Amazon announced it will start drone delivery tests in the Phoenix Metro Area after receiving FAA approval for its new MK30 drone. Plus Amazon has also launched a new Prime Video AI-powered tool called X-Ray Recaps that generates personalized summaries of TV seasons, episodes, or even specific parts of episodes. And Perplexity CEO causes a stir after suggesting AI could replace striking NYT workers.

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

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Are the fire risks of EVs overblown? Tim Stevens is here to clear away the FUD. Plus The social media platform X is rolling out its controversial update to the block feature which will now allow users you’ve blocked to see your public posts. And why is X unblocking people from following accounts they've been blocked from? 

Starring Robb Dunewood, Tim Stevens, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Windows 10 support ends October next year. So what are your options if you want to keep it running past that date? Plus the EU has signed a contract to build its own Satellite broadband network. And Apple reported its fiscal 2024 fourth-quarter results, achieving a record revenue of $94.9 billion, 6% up over the previous year.

Starring Sarah Lane, Patrick Norton, Jenn Cutter, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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500 Amazon.com employees have written a letter asking for a reversal of the company’s return to a five day a week office policy. Plus Meta reported its Q3 revenue was up 19% YoY to $40.59B with Meta’s AI seeing over 500 million users. And OpenAI has finally announced search capabilities with an enhanced ChatGPT for pro users.

Starring Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Ubisoft has released a blockchain game. Plus following announcements for new M4 powered iMacs and Mac Minis, Apple announces new M4 MacBook Pros. And why has Ubisoft stock dropped 39% in the past quarter and what does it mean for the health of the company?

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

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How has Tubi managed to build an audience that rivals Disney+ while spending less money with little to no exclusive content? Plus right after the announcement of new M4 iMacs, Apple has revealed M4 powered Mac Minis. And Meta is working on an AI-powered search engine to decrease its dependence on Google and Microsoft.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Charlotte Henry, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Allison shares her experience with using an generative AI version of her voice to do a recent NosillaCast episode. Plus Apple announces new M4 iMacs and the roll-out of Apple Intelligence. And a new alternative to TikTok called Loops has opened for sign-ups. Will it succeed?

Starring Sarah Lane, Allison Sheridan, Roger Chang, Joe.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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How do you backup your data before a natural disaster? Plus the latest news with Steam and Steam Deck. And Tesla unveils its Cybercab, with Musk claiming they expect Full Self-Driving on Texas and California roads next year.

Starring Tom Merritt, Patrick Norton, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Amazon announced it will sell Apple TV+ as an add-on to its Amazon Prime Video feature. Plus Meta is adding more features to Threads including a way to allow users to repost IG Reels on Threads. And a new study reveals TikTok isn’t as important to users as a source of news or politics.

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

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The US Department of Justice says a breakup of Google is an option. Plus the Wimbledon tennis tournament is adopting AI powered live electronic line calling, replacing human judges. And why have all the recent Nobel prizes for AI work been given in different categories?

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

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Neural Network researchers Geoff Hinton and John Hopfield have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics. Plus A Virginia congressional candidate has created an AI chatbot just in case the incumbent doesn’t show up for the October 17th debate. And Adobe is proposing a way to watermark content to stop AI thefts. Will the community support it?

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

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The US FCC has given Starlink and T-Mobile “Special Temporary Authority” for direct-to-cell satellite service in North Carolina. Plus 23andMe suffered a data breach in December last year. How can you data have you with the service? And the latest Apple product predictions from Mark Gurman.

Starring Tom Merritt, Nica Montford, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Why are big tech companies talking about building power plants and what does nuclear energy have to do with it? Plus Automattic employees who disagreed with the handling of the WP Engine dispute were offered a severance package to leave the company. And Meta Unveils AI Video Generator and rolls out a redesign of Facebook for Gen-Z.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Molly Wood, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Google will begin rolling ads into AI Overview summaries and releasing a separate AI-organized pages, a tool that provides AI aggregated content related to search queries. Plus California’s governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2839 a bill which targets the distributors of political deep fakes into law. And two Harvard students demonstrated how smart glasses and facial recognition technology can dox people’s identities in real-time.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Will Epic’s reduced royalty rates for developers using the Unreal Engine pay off? Plus Charter cable will distribute Comcast’s Peacock to its cable TV customers at no extra charge. And Apple takes down Juno’s third-party YouTube app for the Vision Pro and the Switch emulator, Ryujinx, from the app store.

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

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We go through all the big new features and enhancements for Copilot that Microsoft announced today. Plus Serve Robotics is partnering with Wing Aviation to expand autonomous delivery options. And Google unveiled new voice options for Gemini plus new AI specific keys for Chromebooks.

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

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PC Mag’s Iyaz Akhtar gives us a head to head comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S24 and Apple’s iPhone 16. Plus DirecTV has reached an agreement to acquire EchoStar’s TV business. And Epic has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google and Samsung, alleging a conspiracy against third-party app stores.

Starring Tom Merritt, Iyaz Akhtar, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Jason Howell is here to share his hands-on review of the Google TV Streamer, the replacement for the Chromecast. Plus the National Institute of Standards and Technology aka NIST, is proposing to bar nonsensical password rules that make security less safe.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Jason Howell, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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LG brings ads to the screensaver of its Smart TVs. Plus Google introduced new features for NotebookLM enabling it to summarize YouTube videos and audio files. And why have CTO Mira Murati, Chief Research Officer Bob McGrew, and a research VP, Barret Zoph, left OpenAI?

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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We analyze all the big announcements from the Meta Connect 2024 conference. And Logitech launches MX Creative Console, a peripheral that integrates with Adobe’s Creative Cloud suite.

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

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Google aims to make Gemini AI a key part of the Workspace productivity suite. Duolingo has two new features for language learning: Adventures, and AI video calls. And Ford’s patent application for in-vehicle advertisements based on info derived from your driving behavior has privacy advocates concerned.

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

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Nate explains how he auto-subtitles old foreign TV shows he collects as a hobby. Plus, Google Streamer, Google’s replacement for the Chromecast, goes on sale today. And Sam Altman is working with former Apple executives on an AI device.

Starring Tom Merritt, Nate Lanxon, Roger Chang, Joe.

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“AI For Humans” host, Kevin Pereira, is here to detail all the AI tools he uses in the making of his show. Plus what did Apple do to make active noise cancellation effective on the AirPods 4. And Huawei and Apple go head to head with the launch of their flagship phones.

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

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Allison Sheridan shares the tech she used on her recent vacation Safari. And the US House Energy and Commerce Committee has approved the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and the Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0).

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Allison Sheridan, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Intel loses out to AMD for a contract to make chips for Sony’s PS6. Plus YouTube introduced a number of new features like Hype, to help smaller channels and expand its “Community” feature for creators. And the NDA on iPhone 16 reviews has lifted and reviews are coming out.

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

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Google outlines plans to include identifying if an image was taken with a camera, digitally edited or AI generated. Plus the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study shows partial automation tech increases driver distraction. And starting today Instagram is putting every user under the age of 18 into “Teen Accounts”.

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

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Microsoft unveils a raft of new Copilot products and features including Copilot Pages. Plus a round-up of the latest Apple news on iOS 18, iPad, Watch and Mac updates released today. And do dating apps make it easier to find a partner?

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

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How can simple food dye 

turn a lab mouse's skin transparent? Plus can AI chatbots be better at weening people off conspiracy theories? And the technology integrated new sports arenas that make them greener and more hygenic.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Dr. Nicole Ackermans, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Amos

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Want to make your own podcast and not have to speak into a mic? Well, Google’s NotebookLM new “Audio Overview” feature will turn your notes into a podcast. Plus Google Wallet will be allowing users to digitize their US passport as an alternative to waiting for each state to add digital ID support. And the FDA approves Apple’s AirPods Pro as over-the-counter hearing aids!

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

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Sony’s PS5 Pro comes with a larger GPU, faster render times, advanced ray-tracing support and a $700 price tag. Is it a worthwhile upgrade? Plus Meta quietly scrapped every Australian user's account to train its generative AI since 2007. And Nuro, the delivery robot company, will license its technology out to automakers and mobility providers.

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

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Screen legend, James Earl Jones, has passed away, but his unmistakable voice will live on forever. We explore the details that will allow Lucasfilm to use his voice for future iterations of Darth Vader. Plus Amazon’s Thursday Night Football will offer AI powered alerts to give home viewers a prediction of game strategies the teams will use. And Apple confirms the rollout schedule for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, macOS Sequoia, and Apple Intelligence.

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

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We got full coverage of all the big announcements from Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” event including: Watch Series 10, iPhone 16 line, AirPods 4 and iOS 18. And Google begins its second antitrust trial regarding its online ad dominance with the Justice Department calling for a breakup of the company.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Nica Montford, Terrance Gaines, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Patrick discusses the Sonos update that is supposed to "fix" their controversial app revamp and shares alternatives for folks who want to use something else. Plus new display form factors from IFA. And watching the NFL gets complicated. 

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

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Android 15 is releasing this fall. What can users expect from the latest Android OS and why is the roll-out timeline so weird? And we talk to Jen Briney about the reasons why manufacturers are lobbying against legislation to allow the US military to repair its own hardware.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Ron Richards, Jen Briney, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Nvidia faces headwinds with US regulators and from the stock market. Plus security researchers at NinjaLab have found a potential attack vector for YubiKey. And the latest with Intel’s Lunar Lake processors.

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

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Cox Media Group, a marketing firm, has admitted to investors that it listens in on user conversations to place ads on smartphones. Plus Canva is jacking up its prices for some users by nearly 300%. And what research into 28-years of data on cell phone use and increased rates of cancer found.

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

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EVs are crucial in the pivot towards a renewable energy future but what do you do with their batteries when they reach the end of their life? Plus the Wall Street Journal’s sources say Apple is in talks to invest in OpenAI. And what does Amazon have in store for its version of Alexa?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Molly Wood, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Why are major websites opting out of being scrapped Apple’s generative AI training? Plus Nvidia reports an increase in 122% revenue. And Alphabet Inc.’s Google will resume letting some consumers generate images of people using Gemini.

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

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Why is the CEO of Procreate promising the company will never integrate generative AI into its products? Plus Patrick Beja is here to give us the French perspective on the French arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. And the NotePin from Plaud promises to be a better AI wearable for remembering everything.

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

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France’s Prosecutor of the Republic has published an explanation of the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. Garmin introduced a couple new smartwatches. And China is restricting exports of rare earths in response to bans on exporting chip technologies to the country.

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

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The Verge asks how society will need to change its views that photos are irrefutable proof of an event occurring, as on-device generative AI image editing becomes widespread. Plus a new Android malware clones stolen NFC data. And Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of encrypted chat app Telegram, was arrested by French authorities outside of Paris

Starring Tom Merritt, Shannon Morse, Roger Chang, Joe.

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In the inaugural episode of IT SPARC Cast, John Barger and Lou Schmidt dive into the latest happenings in the IT world with a mix of insights and a touch of humor.

Starring John Barger and Lou Schmidt

Brad and Will take a closer look at Microsoft's IntelliMouse Explorer. These days it's hard to remember that it was Microsoft who banished the infernal ball and introduced the optical mouse to the mainstream, so we head back to 1999 and discuss what mice were like beforehand, how mechanical and optical sensors work, debate PS/2 versus USB, make an argument that the whole PC gaming accessory ecosystem owes its existence to this product, and more.

Starring Brad Shoemaker, Will Smith

You can follow Brad and Will on their podcast at https://techpod.content.town.

Microsoft has officially announced that it is deprecating the Windows Control Panel, YouTube has introduced a new AI assistant to help creators recover hacked accounts, and SpaceX is set to attempt the first-ever private spacewalk.

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 Bodie and Robb share their insights on where podcasters should go to host their podcast files and which platforms to share your shows on.

You can follow Bodie and Robb at https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-post podcast.

Article Links:

• https://newsroom.spotify.com/2024-07-09/podcast-app-comments-update/
• https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/12/spotify-for-podcasters-adds-new-integration-with-riverside-sunsets-some-legacy-podcasting-tools/
• https://www.westwoodone.com/blog/2024/07/08/youtubes-growth-as-a-podcast-power-player-revealed-in-cumulus-media-and-signal-hill-insights-podcast-download-spring-2024-report/
• https://www.wric.com/news/virginia-news/virginia-co-leads-21-state-coalition-supporting-national-tiktok-ban/
• https://www.nytimes.com/article/tiktok-ban.html

Microsoft is going to retry its rollout of Recall to Windows Insider PCs beginning in October, The U.S. FTC fines Lingo Telecom $1 million for its role in transmitting deep fake robocalls of President Biden, and Cloud storage company Dropbox has acquired AI-powered scheduling tool Reclaim.ai.

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Scott Johnson shares his experience on the best art apps you can get for your tablet.

Starring Scott Johnson

You can find Scott's work at https://www.frogpants.com or follow him at https://x.com/scottjohnson.

Blair is "the Zoologist" and sitting animal expert who co-hosts the weekly science news podcast, This Week in Science. Her husband Brian is a nursing student and avid gamer of all types (video, board, card, role-playing, etc), and their friend Jesse is a podcast host, writer, and "your teacher's favorite teacher" who is also a games enthusiast. Together, we will explore the worlds of Pokemon, Zelda, Horizon, Dune, Lord of the Rings, Dungeons and Dragons, and whatever else we fancy to discuss the real world inspiration for the fantastical creatures you can find in your favorite fiction. 

Find Blair Bazdarich talking animal news at www.twis.org, Jesse McGrath discussing what makes life "very quite lit" on Jesse and Wilder's Guide to Life wherever you find your podcasts or on X, and Brian Pagano if you wake up in a Bay Area Emergency Room - he will be pleased as punch to help get you back on your feet.

The FBI accuses Iran of launching cyber operations against both U.S. presidential campaigns, Apple will make its highest-end iPhones in India for the first time, and Zoom has raised support on webinar calls from 100,000 to 1 million simultaneous viewers.

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Welcome to "Behind The Data". We all know that data is all around us -- it powers every algorithm, predictive model, and AI tool that is revolutionizing our lives. But where does it come from? Who collected it? How do we know if it's any good? For every dataset shaping our lives, there is a person or team making impactful decisions about what to track and how to track it that we are barely talking about. In this show we go behind the data to understand the stories and incentives behind how all this data came to be, why it matters for our lives, and how we can play a role in shaping it going forward.

Starring Andrea Jones-Rooy, Dhrumil Mehta

Andrea Jones-Rooy: www.datascienceneedsyou.com, www.instagram.com/jonesrooy

Guest Dhrumil Mehta: https://dhrumilmehta.com, https://twitter.com/datadhrumil

Materials referenced in the show:

Example polling tracker (the current version is not one that Dhrumil and I worked on): https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/polls/president-general/2024/national/

Nate Silver article, "The Media Has a Probability Problem", FiveThirtyEight

Harry Enten article, "Fake Polls are a Real Problem", FiveThirtyEight

Harry Enten article, "Trump is Just a Normal Polling Error Behind Clinton", FiveThirtyEight

Dhrumil's polls LLM: http://pollfinder.ai

What can businesses do to be more resilient against future CrowdStrike like outages? Plus Fortnite is available again for iOS in the EU and for Android worldwide. And over 2.7 billion data records with Social Security numbers were leaked onto a hacking forum. Should you be worried?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Steve Zalewski, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Former Google CEO, Eric Schmidt, recants his view that remote work policies are hindering Google’s AI competitiveness. But does he mean it? Plus Google is expanding the rollout of its generated summaries for search results, called “AI Overviews.” And the New England Journal Brian-Computer Interface (BCI) developed by scientists at the University of California, Davis.

Starring Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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The US DOJ is considering asking a judge to break up Google. Apple announced support for access to the iPhone’s NFC chip in iOS 18.1. And Valve confirms SteamOS support for Asus’s ROG Ally handheld gaming PC.

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

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We detail all the highlights from today’s Made By Google event including the new Pixel 9 hardware, AI services and Pixel Watch 3!. Plus some folks are mad that The Verge published screenshots from Valve’s unannounced game. And Password manager Dashlane shared its first Passkey Report.

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

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We explain the hack of the Trump campaign by an foreign state actor and the possible threat to US elections. Justin explains how to find out who’s really soliciting donations on behalf of a electoral campaign. And the Verge’s Sean Hollister explains the limitations of the PSVR2 PC adapter.

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

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David Spark is here to give us the highlights from this year’s Black Hat security conference. Plus Apple reveals a fee structure for apps that link to outside websites for purchase in the EU. And eVTOL air taxi startup Archer Aviation hopes to have its service up and running in Los Angeles by 2026.

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

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We do a deep dive into AlphaFold 3 and how its impact on scientific research with Dr Niki. Plus The Financial Times reports that Google worked with Meta to roll out ads that targeted children, despite violating Google’s own rules.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Dr. Niki Ackermans, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Reddit plans to experiment with search result summaries generated by Large Language Models. CrowdStrike details what caused the Falcon Sensor bug to crash Windows machines around the world. And the Borderlands movie releases in the US this Friday. Is this a sign that the game has made it, or are movie adaptations an unneeded distraction?

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

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Google announces the TV Streamer, a replacement for the 11-year old Chromecast device. Plus we have the latest on Uber's autonomous car ride-hailing service. And what does Google loss in the DOJ’s big monopoly trial over search business mean for the company?

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

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As Nvidia runs into delays producing its next-gen Blackwell B200 chips and startup AI chip competitor Groq lands new funding some investors are questioning if generative AI is really ready for primetime. Plus OpenAI is looking into watermarking content produced by ChatGPT and we pick our favorite new tech product from the headlines.

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

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Details about Google’s new Pixel phones and watch have already leaked. What do we know about the Pixel 9 hardware and why does Google have so many leaks? Plus Suno has admitted its generative music AI model was trained on copyrighted songs scraped from the Internet but that it’s protected under fair-use. And we take a look at Apple’s Q3 earnings report.

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

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The Kids Online Safety Act or KOSA, and the Children Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0) has been passed by the US Senate. What’s in these two bills and what do they mean for online platforms that target teens and youth? Plus Reddit CEO Steve Huffman wants Microsoft and others to pay to scrape data from the site. And Google introduces new Gemini-powered tools for Chrome desktop like Lens for desktop, natural language integration for search history and more!

Starring Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Why are Xbox sales dropping and is it intentional? How can you keep your games when the digital store that sells them closes up? Plus can an AI powered pendant keep you from feeling lonely. And Intel and Ryzen release their CoPilot+ ready processors.

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

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Apple bringing RCS to iPhone with iOS 18 is a win for folks who send cross-platform messages. But how will businesses benefit? Brett Rounsaville is here to explain. Plus Amazon expands its Fast Delivery service into rural areas. And neurotech startup Synchron revealed it’s successfully interfaced its brain implant to the Apple Vision Pro.

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

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Apple delayed the roll out of its Apple Intelligence until iOS 18.1 update in October. Plus Synology’s BeeStation hopes to streamline the data backup process for users who don’t want to be a part-time sysadmin. And Microsoft reveals more details about the CrowdStrike crash.

Starring Tom Merritt, Nica Montford, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Wil Harris is here to explain how he cleared out the bugs from his latest website update. Plus will OpenAI’s SearchGPT be the search tool to unthrone Google’s reign? And how is X using your data to train its Chatbot Grok?

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

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Elon Musk is asking Tesla shareholders to invest $5 billion into his newest startup, xAI. Meta’s Oversight board deems the company’s rules are “not sufficiently clear” in preventing sexually explicit AI-generated images of real people, calling for changes.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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241 Bethesda game developers unionized last Friday. Is this sign of more unionization efforts in the gaming industry? Plus CrowdStrike releases more information about its faulty update that brought systems to a halt. And Stability AI introduces a new generative video model called Stable Video 4D.

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

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We look at a number of pet health tech startups that are innovating the way we take care of our four-legged companions. Plus Google has decided not to deprecate third party cookies in the Google Chrome browser. And Amazon has sold more than 500 million Alexa-enabled hardware devices with a new paid-tier version coming out soon. What’s in store for this venerable Amazon device?

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

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The summer season is here and if you’re traveling to a fan convention or a vacation getaway, Trisha Hershberger has some tips on tech to bring with you to make the most of your experience. Plus the reviews for ASUS’s ROG Ally X are out. What do the critics like and not like about the company’s latest handheld gaming PC. And we have a roundup of stories on the effects of last week's CrowdStrike outage.

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

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Iyaz is here with a review of Samsung’s flagship foldable Galaxy Z Fold 6. And We explain what happened with a CrowdStrike bug that crippled PCs around the world.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Iyaz Akhtar, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Where can you stream the Olympics and how are companies bundling their streaming options to make the most of it? Plus how are consumer protection laws conflicting with the roll out of AI? And Instagram will help research to determine if the service is bad for teen health.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Charlotte Henry, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Are advertisements in video games, leading to a revolt of video gamers and dislike of in-game marketing? Plus The UK has become the first European country to approve the sale of lab-grown meat. And has Montana Technologies’ AirJoule cooling system the future of air conditioning?

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

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How did an international team of scientists create a 3D representation of a Woolly Mammoth? Plus the Bird Buddy smart bird feeder gets an AI update. And the reviews are out for Xreal’s “Real Beam Pro” the android device designed to complement the company’s AR glasses.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Dr. Nicole Ackermans, Roger Chang, Joe.

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We get more details on AMD’s Ryzen 5 Ryzen 9000 and AI 300 processors. Plus Google is allegedly looking to acquire security startup Wiz. And did AT&T pay off the attacker responsible for a data breach last Friday to delete customer data and what does that mean for potential future data breaches?

Starring Tom Merritt, Shannon Morse, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Michael Wolf is here to explain how AI is shaking up the food business. Plus scientists have created a spacesuit that will recycle astronaut urine into drinkable water during spacewalks. And the Amazon shopping assistant chatbot, Rufus, is now available to US customers in the Amazon mobile app.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Michael Wolf, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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CNN has revealed its new digital strategy. What does it entail and can it shore up the network’s flagging viewership numbers? Plus Google and Apple launch a tool to transfer images from Google Photos to iCloud. And IDC says Apple’s Vision Pro won’t pass the 500,000 units sold last year. Is Vision Pro running out of steam?

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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We breakdown all the announcements made today at Samsung’s July 2024 Galaxy Unpacked Event including the latest Galaxy Fold, Flip, Watch, Ring and AI! Plus we discuss the latest design from Chinese PC maker Linglong. A foldable keyboard that’s also a PC.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Huyen Tue Dao, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Etsy announces four new classifications for items: “made by,” “designed by,” “handpicked by,” and “sourced by.” What’s with the switch and what does it mean for sellers? Plus OpenAI is teaming up with Arianna Huffington to develop an ‘AI health coach’. And Honor sets July 12th as the launch for its Magic V3 foldable while the reviews for Motorola’s Plus Flip phone are out!

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

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Chris explains why folks might want to consider commercial or consumer grade technology. Plus Apple green lights Epic Games Store. And the robotization of warehouse operations continues in Japan with help from the UK’s Ocado.

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

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The Information reports Google wants to increase its own app usage in iOS to lower reliance on Safari for its search traffic. Plus YouTube releases an updated eraser tool for creators to remove copyrighted music without affecting audio in videos. And what does a budding young artist need to do to break into digital illustration?

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

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OpenAI’s Mac client stored chats in clear text, Foxconn will invest nearly $551 million in two new projects in Vietnam, and Nintendo won’t use generative AI in games.

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Proton, providers of the privacy minded Proton Mail, launches a privacy-focused alternative to Google Docs. Plus, should AI be allowed to grade student essays? And are transparent gadgets back in vogue?

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

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Scientists at North Carolina University are using AI to build a one-size-fits-all exoskeleton. Plus Tesla announced it produced 410,831 vehicles in its latest quarter. A drop of 15% from the same quarter last year. Is this just a blip or trend towards lower EV sales. And is the Figma AI developer tool leading users into potential legal issues?

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

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David Spark is here with a VidCon 2024 wrap-up! Plus the SCOTUS ruled that lower courts that ruled in favor of Florida and Texas restrictions on social media must retry the cases. We explain why. And Rodney Brooks, a founder of iRobot, and professor of robotics at MIT, thinks everyone is vastly overestimating generative AI.

Starring Tom Merritt, David Spark, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Blair explains how bats target their prey benefit which could help advance sensor technology. Plus Samsung is now rolling out AirPlay support for hotel TVs. And we go over all new features YouTube announced for subscribers to YouTube Premium.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Blair Bazdarich, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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How can POSSE eliminate the hassle of publishing to multiple sites, feeds and social media platforms? Plus Google Translate is getting support for more than 110 new languages. And Instagram is running a test of AI Studio, letting creators make AI chatbot versions of themselves.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Will Smith, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Why poorly thought out licensing deals in games can make them unavailable for play years later. Plus, the U.S. Supreme Court overturns a lower court’s 2023 decision to impose limits on the way the US President may communicate with social media platforms. And we share an explanation on why Instagram flags your photo as ‘Made With AI’.

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

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Sarah judges three AI stories from Google. Are they worth your attention? Plus, are autonomous cars FINALLY here yet? Closer. And why the RIAA suing is a good thing this time.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Amos, Joe.

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Apple beats Google and Meta to be first sued in the EU over new DMA laws. A UK company introduces a brain implant to help control seizures, and receiving news in video format may have finally hit mainstream.

Starring Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Amos, Joe.

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The US Department of Commerce classified Kaspersky Lab as a threat to US National security, SpaceX launches the Starlink Mini, and Patrick Norton makes us smarter about chatbots making us dumber.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Patrick Norton, Amos, Joe.

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What are DACs and how can they make your music listening experience better? Anthropic releases its newest model called Claude 3.5 Sonnet, comparing it to OpenAI’s GPT 4o. And reviewers raise issues with Google's new “Find My Device” network.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Rob DeMillo, Roger Chang, Joe.

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The first wave of Copilot+ PCs have launched. How are reviewers receiving these Arm powered Windows machines? Plus Xreal hopes its Beam Pro will make its AR glasses more useful. And we explore why some big name social media influencers are having a hard time of it.

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

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McDonald’s is winding down its AI chatbot drive-thru ordering system deal with IBM. What other deal might replace it? Plus the National Defense Authorization Act bill narrowly passed the US House. Will it survive a Senate vote? And US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy wrote an opinion piece in the New York Times recommending the US pass a law requiring warning labels on social media.

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

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How can the environmental impact from AI's increased power demand be mitigated? Plus the 1839 Color Photography Awards created a special category for AI-generated photos. And Microsoft's Recall feature saga has hit a lull as the company hits pause on the rollout.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Molly Wood, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Amos

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The announced partnership between Apple and OpenAI at WWDC will see neither party paying the other for the privilege. What’s going on here and could monetary compensation eventually be part of the deal? Plus how does a desert beetle have to do with extracting water from the air around us?

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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X announced it’s making who likes which posts private so users can “like posts without getting attacked for doing so”. Plus Adobe is beta testing Wacom’s Yuify service, which allows artists to record ownership of their work on a blockchain. And Scott gives us a hands-on impression of Apple’s iPad Pro M4.

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

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We pour over the details on how Apple’s AI works. And we look into a tiny 3D printer that uses a single, millimeter-scale photonic chip to print out objects. Plus we detail why Apple is rebranding Apple accounts from “Apple ID” to “Apple Account”.

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

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We breakdown all the big announcements from this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference. Plus we explain how Google’s Project Green Light and your smartphone can make regular traffic lights a whole lot smarter.

Starring Tom Merritt, Nica Montford, Terrance Gaines, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Why is Samsung suing smart ring maker Oura right before the launch of the Galaxy Ring? Plus why has social media platform for creatives, Cara, exploded in popularity this past week? And how an Australian invention is letting blind people see.

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

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The US Department of Justice and US Federal Trade Commission divvy up their antitrust investigations into Nvidia, Microsoft and OpenAI. Plus Microsoft’s Windows Recall, a feature in its Windows 11 Copilot+ PC offering, is not being received well. And The Verge reports that Best Buy is shutting down its Samsung repair program. Is this because of recent revelations of Samsung’s policy of using non-authorized parts to repair its devices?

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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At COMPUTEX hardware vendors are showing how AI’s impact in gaming will go beyond just NPCs and game developer tools. Plus the popular ‘Bartender’ Mac app has been acquired by a new unknown developer. And Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple officially signed a deal with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT to iOS 18.

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

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The Verge’s Sean Hollister tells us about Intel’s unveiled Lunar Lake processor architecture for mobile. Plus over two dozen current and former employees from OpenAI, Google’s DeepMind and Anthropic posted a signed letter at righttowarn.ai called “A Right to Warn about Advanced Artificial Intelligence.” And Instagram confirmed it is testing unskippable ads in its feed.

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

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YouTube CEO Neal Mohan believes YouTube creators are the new Hollywood. Is he right? Plus security expert Kevin Beaumont has demonstrated a way to exfiltrate from Copilot+ PC’s Recall feature. And AMD CEO Lisa Su states AI is now the “number one priority” for the company.

Starring Tom Merritt, Shannon Morse, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Can AI help small independent publishers succeed or will it allow larger companies to undercut them? Plus Meta is finally rolling out its new Tweetdeck-like column view to all users. And we go over Liz Reid’s, VP and Head of Google Search, post describing how Google is addressing odd results in AI Overviews.

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

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What is a P(doom) and what does it have to do with a recent deal between OpenAI, Vox Media and The Atlantic. Plus why is Apple negotiating to use OpenAI’s GPT in iOS 18? And you can edit messages in Google Messages.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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YouTube has rolled out Playables, its free-to-play casual games, to all users Tuesday. Plus, Fitbit Ace LTE is a fitness tracker for kids that appears to be a surprise hit. And on Monday internal documents describing what factors Google Search takes into consideration when ranking and displaying web results leaked.

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

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We discuss why traditional TV networks have more to fear from video streaming services than movie theaters. Plus is the slowdown in EV sales more of a blip than a trend? And examine the results of a Reuters Institute and Oxford University survey of 12,000 people across six countries about their habits with new AI tools like ChatGPT.

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

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Daily Tech News Show is off for the US holiday. Here are the headlines from our companion show Daily Tech Headlines.

Classic game company Atari purchases other classic game company Intellivision, China announces new funding boost of 47.5 billion USD to achieve semiconductor self-sufficiency, and robot umpires still aren't ready for the big leagues in the MLB for 2025.

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AI is disrupting major segments of the economy and job market. But what is its impact on the environment and climate change? Allison Sheridan shares her insights. Plus smart rings are now a thing. What are the options and what can and can’t they do? And Google is criticized as its AI-generated summaries on search results, AI Overview, makes some very obvious errors.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Allison Sheridan, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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404 Media reports independent repair shots are contractually required by Samsung to snitch on people who use aftermarket parts. Plus Elon Musk wants to make Likes on X private. And will Microsoft’s stringent requirements for Copilot+ PCs force users to upgrade or turn away from Microsoft’s integrated AI offering?

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

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The videogaming recovery of 2023 saw PC revenue increase while staying static for game consoles and dropping for mobile. The UK Information Commissioner’s Office, or ICO, wants to know more about Microsoft’s Recall feature for Copilot+ PCs citing privacy concerns. And CNBC sources say Amazon plans on offering an AI enhanced version of Alexa for a monthly fee later this year.

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

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Will AI come for all of our jobs? Andrew Mayne explains why this is an unfounded fear. We explain the legal tussle between OpenAI and actress Scarlett Johansson over the use of her voice in the company’s GPT-4o text-to-speech function. And Sonos announces its first over-the-ear headphones, the Sonos Ace.

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

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Microsoft reveals the “Copilot Plus PC” initiative that pairs future Windows NPU integrated notebooks with exclusive integrated Copilot tools, plus new features of Copilot integration in Windows 11, and announces a new ARM powered Surface Laptop. And Semafor reports that Apple News+ has become a major source of revenue for news publishers.

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

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In a market where 2.5″ notebook drives have been supplanted by SSDs and NVMe, WD releases a new 6TB 2.5″ line. What are they thinking? Patrick Norton explains. Plus LG stops making the Signature OLED R TV that rolls down and hides within a stand. And the latest helping of OpenAI news.

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

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OpenAI and Google both had LLM announcements this week. But which offered more compelling and consumer-ready products? Plus the joint sports streaming venture between Disney, Fox, Warner Brothers Discovery has an official name: Venu Sports. More importantly, what does this service entail?

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Jason Howell, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Predictive AI is making its mark in the world of gambling. How does AI integration into slot machines and sports betting benefit everyone involved? Plus Apple announces new accessibility features coming to iOS and iPad OS. And OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever announces he will be leaving the company.

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

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It’s Google I/O 2024 ! We go over all the big announcements from Google's developer event. Plus Comcast will offer a Peacock, Netflix, and Apple TV+ service bundle at a reduced price. Are bundles back?

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

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OpenAI announces their latest LLM GPT-4o. What does it mean for the LLM space and its competitors? Plus US and Chinese officials will meet in Switzerland Tuesday to discuss AI security concerns. And a new study by the Oxford Internet Institute suggests a high correlation between Internet access and use with positive wellbeing.

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

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We have a full wrap-up on this week's RSA conference from CISO series podcast producer, David Spark. Plus OpenAI plans to announce Google search competitor on Monday. And Jack Dorsey the former Twitter CEO feels that decentralized social network BlueSky is repeating all the mistakes of Twitter.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, David Spark, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Voice ID is a popular security measure some banks use but has generative Voice ID made it a security risk? Plus TikTok announces it will start adding an “AI-Generated” label to watermarked third-party AI-generated content. And chaos at Xbox as it closes three subsidiaries with plans to absorb a fourth.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Shannon Morse, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Scott gives us an artist’s take on Apple’s latest iPad announcement. Plus Micron is shipping upgradable memory modules called LPCAMM2 which promises the convenience of user-upgradeability of traditional SODIMM with the power efficiency of solder on memory modules. And the US Department of Commerce confirmed to the Financial Times that it has revoked “certain” export licenses to Huawei.

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

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We analyze Apple’s newly announced iPads including a new iPad Pro powered by the all new M4 processor. Plus Amazon launches an online shopping service in South Africa. And a roundup of the latest Open AI news including a tool to let content creators opt-out of their work be used in AI training models.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Nica Montford, Terrance Gaines, Roger Chang, Joe.

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PlayStation relents on forcing PC gamers playing the Steam version of “Helldivers 2” to log into the PlayStation network to play. Plus we share the latest Apple and Android including the TRT for Apple’s event tomorrow. And we examine the complaints surrounding “Vera AI” claims that it lets users create copies of “your friends or family members”.

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

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Antartica is the most remote continent on the planet. So how's the internet connection? We find out from a person actually living there at McMurdo Station. We breakdown Apple's Q2 2024 earnings announcement. And Seattle based Hubble Network has successfully established a Bluetooth connection directly to a satellite.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Craig Porter, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Amos

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Universal Music Group and TikTok have ended their standoff over royalty payments and AI policies. Plus DOJ records show Google paid Apple $20 Billion to be default search engine in 2022. And French economist, Yann Coatanlem, believes Europe needs more flexible labor markets to compete against China and Europe in tech. Is he right?

Starring Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Amos, Roger Chang

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Apple's May 7th event is being billed as "a different kind of Apple Event" we speculate on what that means. Plus prices are used Apple Vision Pros are unexpectedly low. And Android Faithful's Mishaal Rahman details what he discovered about the Rabbit R1 personal assistant. 

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Eileen Rivera, Mishaal Rahman, Amos, Roger Chang

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Quick Hits:

https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/1/24146205/lastpass-independent-company-security-breaches

https://www.theverge.com/24145849/batman-arkham-shadow-trailer-vr-meta-quest-3-exclusive

https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/1/24145983/anthropic-claude3-model-mobile-app-team-plan

https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/30/24145259/walmart-health-centers-close

https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/30/screenshots-suggest-tiktok-is-circumventing-apple-app-store-commissions/

https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/30/screenshots-suggest-tiktok-is-circumventing-apple-app-store-commissions/https://www.reuters.com/world/us/most-americans-see-tiktok-chinese-influence-tool-reutersipsos-poll-finds-2024-05-01/

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https://www.androidauthority.com/rabbit-r1-is-an-android-app-3438805/

https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/05/01/gms-carplay-replacement-doesnt-work-well-and-has-a-long-road-ahead-of-it

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https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/27/24142810/apple-vision-pro-ebay-low-prices

https://swappa.com/listings/apple-vision-pro

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Anthropic announces Team enterprise offering, Walmart ditches its health centers, is TikTok skirting Apple's App Store commission fees? 

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Pittsburgh's Aurora Innovation plans to operate 20 self-driving semitrucks between Dallas and Houston this year. And we go over a trio of TikTok news including a possible ban in the EU. Plus Instagram is making changes to its algorithm to recommend smaller creators. 

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Amos, Roger Chang

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Quick Hits:

https://arstechnica.com/ai/2024/04/apple-poaches-ai-experts-from-google-creates-secretive-european-ai-lab/

https://www.axios.com/2024/04/30/microsoft-openai-lawsuit-copyright-newspapers-alden-global

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/google-to-pay-up-to-6-million-to-news-corp-for-new-ai-content-report/articleshow/109734472.cms

https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/30/24145198/beats-solo-4-headphones-buds

https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/30/24144183/arc-browser-windows-launch-features-availability

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-30/ses-agrees-to-buy-intelsat-in-3-1-billion-satellite-deal-deal

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https://www.politico.eu/article/tiktok-ban-in-eu-is-not-excluded-von-der-leyen-says/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/29/tiktok-capcut-ban-impact/

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-30/tiktok-shop-tops-500-000-us-sellers-after-2023-e-commerce-launch

https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/30/instagram-is-updating-its-ranking-systems-to-surface-more-content-from-smaller-original-creators/

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Default guessable usernames and passwords on IoT devices are now banned in the UK. Noyb, a European privacy rights group, has filed a complaint against OpenAI for violating the GDPR. And we share tips on how to travel with tech you need for an event. 

Starring Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Brian Ibbott, Amos, Roger Chang

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Quick Hits:

https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/29/ipados-dma/

https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/28/24143526/apple-oled-ipad-pro-11-13-inch-m4-ai-tablet

https://www.pymnts.com/artificial-intelligence-2/2024/report-apple-and-openai-reopen-iphone-ai-talks/

https://wccftech.com/apple-vision-pro-successor-not-expected-until-end-of-2026/

https://www.androidpolice.com/google-play-store-simultaneous-downloads-wider-roll-out/

https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/12/23914177/google-pixel-8-everything-need-know-news-announcment-review

https://www.axios.com/2024/04/29/elon-musk-china-self-driving-approval

https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/29/24141869/financial-times-licensing-deal-openai-news

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-post-office-phishing-sites-get-as-much-traffic-as-the-real-one/

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https://9to5mac.com/2024/04/29/weak-passwords-for-smart-home-devices-to-be-illegal-in-europe/

https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/28/chatgpt-gdpr-complaint-noyb/

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Is the Chips Act a success? The author of "Chip War", Chris Miller, believes it and we go over his reasons for his belief. Plus Engadget's Sam Rutherford argues that it doesn't matter if Apple only sold 400,000 Vision Pros. It's still making money. And we go over Alphabet's earnings.

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

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Quick Hits:

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/25/snap-snap-q1-2024-earnings-.html

https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/25/24139988/microsoft-q3-2024-earnings-revenue-profits-windows-xbox-gaming-surface

https://9to5mac.com/2024/04/26/apple-pulls-multiple-ai-nude-image-apps-from-app-store/

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/25/intel-intc-earnings-report-q1-2024.html

https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/openais-sam-altman-and-other-tech-leaders-to-serve-on-ai-safety-board-7dc47b78

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https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/25/alphabet-set-to-report-first-quarter-results-after-market-close.html

https://variety.com/2024/digital/news/youtube-q1-2024-revenue-alphabet-earnings-1235982528/

https://www.androidauthority.com/youtube-pause-ads-3437531/

https://www.engadget.com/it-doesnt-matter-how-many-vision-pro-headsets-apple-sells-ming-chi-kuo-production-numbers-143112470.html

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https://www.ft.com/content/26756186-99e5-448f-a451-f5e307b13723

https://www.popsci.com/environment/chips-ira-climate-change-policy/

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Why are people getting tired of on-demand video streaming and what does that mean for streaming services? Plus as TikTok faces legislative action in the US, regulators in Europe are turning a more skeptical eye to the social media platform. And will Rabbit’s R1 AI personal assistant device avoid the fate of the Humane AI pin?

Starring Sarah Lane, Nica Montford, Charlotte Henry, Roger Chang, Joe.

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What does Meta hope to achieve by opening up their Meta Horizon OS to third party hardware developers? And Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon X Plus which the company aims to put on more Windows laptops. Plus Apple releases small, open source AI models designed for on-device usage called OpenELM.

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

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Adobe announces that Photoshop will get the ability to generate images from a text prompt in the app. Plus Ray-Ban’s Meta Smart Glasses now have multimodal AI support. And Apple has an announcement set for 10 AM Eastern time May 7th.

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

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The 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 Embracer Group is splitting into three companies.

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

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What 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. How well or not did they do?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Nate Lanxon, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe, 

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How 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. Niki Ackermans, Roger Chang, Joe.

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We 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 a water facility in Muleshoe, TX, to overflow.

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

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How 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.

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Adobe 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.

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Tech 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 roundup of the latest Chatbot stories.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Nicole Lee, Veronica Belmont, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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The 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.

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

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Microsoft 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.

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

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Android’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.

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Ford 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.

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Google 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, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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We 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.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Patrick Norton, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Microsoft 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 in the island nation.

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

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Scientists 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 World and Connections new classified section?

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

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Microsoft 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-style OSs by Microsoft developer named Andres Freund.

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

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In 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 them fired from special launchers on police vehicles. Four school boards in Ontario, Canada are suing Meta, Snap and ByteDance for $4.5 billion, alleging their products negatively affect children.

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

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Is 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, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe

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What 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.

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We discuss the emergent capability of generative video LLM as a world simulator. What does it mean and what can it do? Plus we examine 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, Sarah Lane, Andrew Mayne, Roger Chang, Joe.

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How 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.

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Are 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 and directors.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Nicole Lee, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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

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Unity’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 has been developing an NPC that uses Large Language Models to have more realistic conversations with players.

Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Patrick Beja, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Meta 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 its GTC developer conference.

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

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How has GDC 2024 pivoted to meet the needs of laid off game developers. 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.

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Ars 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 issue is whether it is a violation of free speech protections for the US government to directly call out social media posts it thinks are harmful or misinformation.

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

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Will 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, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Sea 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 a way to hack into Meta Quest headsets without the user knowing.

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

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Ray-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 double check on accuracy.

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

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Covariant 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.

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Patrick 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, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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What 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.

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Scott 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 to help humanity. Is this just drama or is something else afoot?

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

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We 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 well in colder climates and what can be done about it.

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

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Why 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.

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As 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.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Jason Howell, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Stack 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. And U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has launched an investigation into OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s communications when he was fired and then quickly rehired as CEO late last year.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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We 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… 700 people.

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

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How can the ribbontail stingray teach us how to make better less invasive coloring agents? 404 Media’s Emanuel Maiberg has a report on ghost kitchens using generated images in their menus. And According to data from Appfigures, Meta’s Threads now sees triple the daily downloads of X (formerly Twitter) on iOS globally, and sometimes more than triple the number of installs on Google Play.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Dr. Niki Ackermans, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Mobile 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.

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What 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, Sarah Lane, Molly Wood, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Is 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 of subscribers across the US.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Charlotte Henry, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Intel 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.

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Walmart announced that it will acquire TV maker Vizio in a deal valued at $2.3 billion. 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?

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

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Bose has new earbuds that sit outside the ear canal instead of inside it. Plus, it turns out OpenAI’s Sora video-generating model 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, Sarah Lane, Patrick Norton, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Why is Meta clamping down on political posts and cutting back on funding for fact checking? Has the web evolved beyond the usefulness of robot.txt files to allow web crawlers? And why are people returning their Apple Vision Pros to the store?

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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How did Nvidia go from gaming company to AI darling worth a total market cap just behind Apple and Microsoft? Plus how did a South African based company dethrone Netflix as top streamer on the African continent? And Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg posted a video of his views comparing the Vision Pro to the Meta Quest 3.

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

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Nvidia demos Chat, an AI chatbot, running locally one of the company’s RTX series GPU. Google Meet announces, “Companion Mode” which helps you reach your teammates when dialing in on mobile devices. And Memorizer is an iOS app that combines a bit of Goodreads with a bit of Trakt and some Yelp.

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

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We do a rundown of the top four launch bugs on Samsung’s S24 smartphone. Plus the IEEE Spectrum has a report on how piezoelectric transducers can use a phone’s screen for both haptic feedback and a speaker. And Funimation announces that subscriber’s digital copies of shows and movies will go away after April 2nd.

Starring Tom Merritt, Shannon Morse, Roger Chang, Joe.

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How does a small business navigate social media? How does Sam Altman plan to reshape the global semiconductor industry? And why is X pivoting towards video?

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Ant Pruitt, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros/Discover have agreed to a deal for a mega sports streaming service coming this Fall. Plus Singapore-based Brilliant Labs announced a pair of lightweight AR glasses called Frame, with a multimodal virtual assistant named Noa. And Google is changing the name of its AI-powered chatbot formerly known as Bard and its sister model Duet to Gemini.

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

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Why is Xbox looking to bring some of its exclusive titles to other platforms? And Apple and scientists at UC-Santa Barbara released an open source multimodal large language model that can let users edit images using natural language.

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

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Some owners of the Apple Vision Pro report forgetting their passcode which can disable the headset if a passcode is entered in too many times. Plus Forbes is reporting High school applicants that utilize ChatGPT for personal essays, often hire human editors to de-AI them. And Mozilla introduces a privacy monitoring service, called Mozilla Monitor Plus for $8.99 a month.

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

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Allison is here to explain everything you need to know about wireless charging standards. Plus Amazon and Reach, the UK’s largest publisher, reach a deal to allow access to customer data for targeted advertising. And Meta’s Oversight Board ruled that a maliciously edited video of US President Joe Biden can stay on Facebook but recommends changes to the site's rules on manipulated content.

Starring Tom Merritt, Allison Sheridan, Roger Chang, Joe.

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We get hands on time with the Apple Vision Pro and share our thoughts. Plus Apple releases big numbers in its Q4 earnings call. And what happened to all the music on TikTok?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Nica Montford, Terrance Gaines, Len Peralta, Eileen Rivera, Roger Chang, Joe.

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What is the Kids Online Safety Act and why is it such a contentious issue? Plus Google is bringing generative AI to Google Maps. And why is Tim Cook betting so much on the success of the Apple Vision Pro?

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Blizzard gets a new president, Johanna Faries. Scott explains what her appointment means in a newly merged Microsoft Activision Blizzard company. Plus Universal Music Group, says negotiations have broken down with TikTok over royalties. And US lawmakers grill social media CEOs over the use of their platforms for facilitating child sexual abuse online.

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

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Is Netflix’s pivot to more traditional TV fare like dramas and reality shows a threat to traditional linear TV? Plus Apple Has Sold Approximately 200,000 Vision Pro Headsets. And TikTok’s effort to separate US data from China by putting it and a US-version of TikTok’s algorithm in an Oracle-run data center is running into issues.

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

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Chris Ashley shares his thoughts you need to be aware of before you invest in a power generator for emergency situations. Plus Amazon gives up on acquiring Roomba-maker iRobot. And the Browser Company has a new iOS app out, called Arc Search.

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

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Explicit deep fake images and videos of Taylor Swift have flooded X, raising questions about a legal framework around deep fakes and issues with X’s current explicit content filtering system. And Google updated the Pixel 8 Pro this week to allow for a new body temperature sensor feature. Plus Samsung launched the Galaxy S24 in China but instead of using Google’s Gemini models, it’s using Baidu’s Ernie.

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

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What kind of tech do you need if you want to be a fulltime Van Lifer? Plus in response to the EU’s DMA, Apple will allow alternative app stores for the iPhone and iPad. And Google announced Lumiere on Tuesday, an AI video generator it’s calling “a space-time diffusion model for realistic video generation”.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Kevin Pereira, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Why is Palworld so popular with gamers and why has it stirred so much controversy? Plus we analyze a recent FT article on Apple's AI strategy. And Amazon will its policy of allowing police to ask for Ring footage publicly instead requiring a search warrant be submitted instead.

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

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Netflix and the WWE announce a 10-year deal to bring Monday Night Raw to the streaming service. Plus HP’s CEO gives a curious reason as to why it blocks third-party ink cartridges. And is China doing a U-turn on its videogame addiction crackdown?

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

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A new MIT study suggests that the number of jobs AI steals is far fewer than originally projected. Plus what’s Japan’s plan with their Slim Moon lander with its solar panels pointed in the wrong direction. And Dr. Niki Ackermans is here with an explanation of the experiments aboard the Axiom-3 mission.

Starring Tom Merritt, Dr. Niki Ackermans, Roger Chang, Joe.

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AI 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?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Gavin Purcell, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Is 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.

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We 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 search engines.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Huyen Tue Dao, Roger Chang, Joe.

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