dtns

Associate Producers, you rock a little harder than most!

Yay! We have 12 more patrons than last month! Welcome new folks! We hope you find membership in the DTNS community rewarding. Keep the ideas and feedback coming as we work to make this the best community it can be.

If you didn't already know, we do a weekly post featuring hot takes from Sarah, Roger and Tom. Keep an eye out for it here or in your email!

And for those of you using Resilio to access the treasure chest. Here is the new link!

Resilio Sync

2018-08-01 16:39:30 +0000 UTC View Post

Patrons - You Rock!

Thanks for supporting DTNS directly! You make it possible for us to do way more than we could without you and we deeply appreciate it.

As part of our thanks, you can add Good Day Internet to your podcast app. Here's how to get the RSS feed - https://patreon.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/212055866-How-Do-I-Get-and-Use-My-Audio-RSS-Link- 

ALSO if you ...

GDI 3336 – VPN Virtual Pigeon Network (FULL)

Samsung's growth slows weighed down by low Galaxy S9 sales while Huawei posted a 15% increase in revenue. How OpenAI is improving robotic hands work. Yahoo Finance is planning on launching its own full-day live video stream network by the end of the year.

GDI 3335 - We Fix the Internet (FULL)

Twitter will work with two university professors to understand the Internet "echo chamber". A UK parliamentary committee calls for action to “build resilience against misinformation and disinformation into our democratic system”. How do we go about "fixing" the internet and ensure that misinformation is NOT passed along as objective fact?

GDI 3334 – JULY ROUNDTABLE: MONEY, SEX & LIKES (FULL)

DTNS begins at: 13:15

See tea, roadkill and shuttles vs. bus routes, and on DTNS: It's our end of month July round table episode. We examine how robust security keys are in everyday life and why moving to physical keys in an digital world makes sense. We discuss the technology used to discover water on Mars and how this will change the idea of space exploration. Plus teens debate the news with peers on Instagram. What are the implications of a free for all mindset to the spread of information ...

GDI 3333 - Facebook: Maturation or Saturation? (FULL)

DTNS begins at: 14:21

Artificial moles, pizza, if everybody had an ocean, cracker preferences and on DTNS: What Facebook's slightly low user growth means for the fate of the internet and the world, plus Windows wants to annoy you less and smart watches are finally hot!

GDI 3332 – Where There’s Steam, There’s Chat (FULL)

DTNS begins at: 17:23

Hard rock hits, movies turned into TV shows, turning TV shows into prequel movies, DTNS begins at: Facebook is rolling out "Watch Party" for all users. The company hopes that its shared viewing feature will make it competitive with streaming giants like Netflix, Amazon and YouTube. Plus Valve launched Steam Chat and Google plans on selling its own Titan Security Keys.

GDI 3331 - Xbox Swims with the Stream (FULL)

DTNS Begins at: 14:15

Lovin' spoonful, air ferns, teething issues, and on DTNS: As Microsoft readies plans for its next generation gaming console we examine the future of dedicated gaming hardware as software and services take on an even more outsized role in a video game console's success.

GDI 3330 - Echoes in the Echo Chamber (FULL)

DTSN Begins at: 17:45 

Antibacterial tales, ghosting, There Will be Blood, Nicholas Cage. And on DTNS: Where is technology journalism failing the reader, and what should a revamped tech coverage look like? Plus Nintendo sues another rom site and Qualcomm unveils a new 5G antenna module that could be the solution to 5G signal interference.

GDI 3329 - Bring a penny, get a part (FULL)

DTNS begins at: 14:40

Roger can't stop talking about disease, Brats, Rancheros, El Caminos, and why you always need a truck, plus on DTNS: How is an upstart wireless broadband provider beating an incumbent cable broadband provider? We find out as Patrick Norton shares his experience with his new internet provider. Plus are tariffs really going to increase the price of popular gadgets? We unpack the news and drill through the FUD.

GDI 3328 – 99 Project Loons Go By (FULL)

DTNS Begins at: 15:53

Drake as a lifestyle, Justin's mouse hero, dark and gritty comics, and on DTNS: DC is launching the DC Universe streaming service as a hub for all of its properties. One of the chief aims of the service is to bring fans of the DC universe into a location that can provide the detail and nuance that twitter and Facebook can't provide while also weeding out toxic behavior and harassment. Will it work?

DTNS Labs - The Fate of the Internet

Tom Merritt talks with Jack Conte about the idea that the Internet has gone from subculture to mass adoption and whether that means we can't have nice things.

GDI 3327 – Your “Free” Isn’t Really Free (FULL)

DTNS begins at: 15:59

Nature's AC, getting video fever, coming out parties, excellent eyeball tips, and on DTNS: The EU has handed down a €4.3 billion fine for three cases of Google abusing its dominant Android market position. We examine the reasoning and the implications have for Google and its operations in Europe.

GDI 3326 - Airbnb On The Side of Caution (FULL)

DTNS Begins at: 13:09

Male triplets separated at birth, Sarah recommends Roger become a boxer, and on DTNS: How should Airbnb handle people with criminal convictions. Should all data be made relevant or just the most recent or the most serious? 

GDI 3325 - Don't Believe the Skype (FULL)

DTNS Begins at: 13:39 

We ponder hair of the dog, ponder whether hugs can save the economy, Tilapia, and on DTNS We discuss the reason's why some of Instagram's biggest memers are locking their accounts and going private with their posts. Will this new approach ensure enough mindshare on a crowded platform?

GDI 3324 – iPad Affinity for Photoshop (FULL)

DTNS begins at 14:33

Why the hyper loop might NOT save Chicago? The cats of DTNS, and on DTNS: Adobe announces that it will reveal a full featured version Photoshop for the iPad this fall. What does it mean for Apple and what does it tell us about Apple's hardware strategy. Plus MS pens a blog post detailing the implications of facial recognition on society and the need for greater government regulation of the technology.

GDI 3323 – Sealed Deal Appealed (FULL)

DTNS begins at:18:43

Surgical elf ears, when we stop growing, Justin's existential moment, and on DTNS, Apple has unleashed updated MacBooks to an eagerly awaiting audience. We examine what the new machines brings and what they portend for Apple hardware in the near-future.

GDI 3322 – Taking a Magic Leap (FULL)

DTNS begins at: 13:45

Sarahs' Chicago trip, the meaning of an It's It sandwich, and on DTNS: Olio, a new startup hopes to the address the problem of food waste by users share their extra food with others in the neighborhood or help corporations donate unwanted food via volunteers. How effective is this model and can be replicated in other locales?

GDI 3321 - Game's Addiction (FULL)

DTNS Begins at: 15:35

Tom spoils the world cup for Patrick, a shareholder tries to slow Disney-Fox merger, and Patrick's reading Asimov, Roger helps an old lady. And on DTNS: Video game addiction is a relatively new phenomenon. We examine various aspects of the disorder and discuss whether or not video game addiction is a real or merely a symptom of a deeper psychological issue.

Where's that Ad-free Feed link again?

I know. I've posted this link in almost every post this month but JUST to make it real easy to find here it is again.

If you want to get just DTNS (no pre and postshow) without ads, as a Patron you can at this feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/DtnsPatronEdition

AND if you want the RSS feed of Good Day INternet which is DTNS plus pre and post show, here are the instructions to get that! 2018-07-10 18:34:40 +0000 UTC View Post

GDI 3320 - AI Chips, Can't Stop With Just One (FULL)

DTNS Begins at: 14:32

Mosquito issues, kombucha savvy, our position on potato chips, our favorite fridge, and on DTNS: As the demand for AI processing takes off chip makers are scrambling for a piece of the action. We take a look at the various offerings and approaches on the market or in development.

GDI 3319 – Stop Infringing Yourself (FULL)

DTNS Begins at: 14:02

We talk about our choices for President, sort of, also about a 12-year-old movie and wrestling, vanity plates, do you need sheet music? also on DTNS: As third-party encryption plug-ins face new scrutiny we discuss the wider implications of internet and connected technologies entering a mass-market phase where consumers want a set and forget it type of experience when it comes to security.

GDI 3318 – You NUMTOT, You! (FULL)

DTNS Begins at: 14:30

Sarah loves Greyhounds, pets and fireworks, Justin's ethical wedding jewelry question, and on DTNS: After a recent spate of violence instigated via WhatsApp the Indian government is asking the app maker for help in cracking down on irresponsible messaging blamed for inflaming tensions. But what can WhatsApp really do and what civic and legal responsibilities do messaging platforms aren't used to incite violence.

July 2018 Monthly DTNS Update

Hooray for July! Thanks for supporting the show. This is your exclusive DTNS Monthly Update.

A reminder, we've talking about this for months, but if you want to get a clean feed of just DTNS (no pre and postshow and never with ads), use this feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/DtnsPatronEdition.

TOM'S NOTE

It's a big month for us as we launch the public feed on Acast. You...

GDI 3317 - Fallout from Sony's Lockout (FULL)

DTNS starts at 13:24

The cure for cured meats, changing tastes, the evolutionary advantage of crying babies, we invent USA day, push presents. And on DTNS: As Sony stands firm on not allowing cross platform play on Fortnite for the PS4 we discuss the implications of Sony's policy and whether or not change course any time soon. 

GDI 3316 – Automation for the People (FULL)

DTNS Begins at: 20:19

Sarah likes an obscure movie, but she and Roger do NOT like something, a bit on the World Cup, confusing sayings, and on DTNS: While much has been discussed about the disruption that automation will have on the job market, businesses and the economy not much work or thought has been giving on mitigating the fallout and the future of work. We discuss how to grapple with the inevitable shift in society as automation becomes a fact of working life.

DTNS LABS - GAMES - Everything is About Fortnite

In this episode, we discuss:

Our takeaways from E3

Sony's cross play PR issues

Battle passes are the new standard

Steam sales recommendations (Scott: Celeste, Endless Space 2 / Patrick: Opus Magnum, Dead Cells)

With Patrick Beja and Scott Johnson.

Thank You AP Patrons! Onward to July

Yay! We have 23 more patrons than last month! You made Tom's birthday dreams come true. We hope you find membership in the DTNS community rewarding. Keep the ideas and feedback coming as we work to make this the bbest community it can be.

If you didn't already know, we do a weekly post featuring hot takes from Sarah, Roger and Tom. Keep an eye out for it here or in your email!

And for those of you using Resilio to access the treasure chest. Here is the new link!

Resilio Sync

...

GDI 3315 - Magic Scooter Ride (FULL)

DTNS Begins at: 14:13

The proper way to eat vegemite, why puppy training doesn't work for humans, shedding tales, Tom reveals his secret. And on DTNS, it's our end of June round table show. This month we discuss the developer shift from single player to multi-player games. Are single-player games an endangered species? Plus electric scooter rentals from Bird and Lime electric are gaining fans around the country. We find out what turned one scooter hater into one of their biggest fans! And as G...

GDI 3314 – KaiOS Reigns (FULL)

DTNS Begins at: 20:59

Justin schools us in the world of magic and garlic, pronunciation, turns out that what happens in Vegas leaks out. And on DTNS: Apple may bundle music, TV and news into a single subscription, a new Pew survey shows 74% of American adults think technology was helped their life but 36% think technology is bad for society, and Amazon is acquiring online pharmacy PillPack.