Google announced it would be rolling out its Duet AI, unveiled earlier this year, across all Google Workspace apps. And HBO Max will be giving subscribers limited access to select AMC+ shows. Plus Snapchat releases a new AI selfie feature called Dreams.
Who Still Eats Bonbons? - GDI 4594 starts at 31:10
Why does Amazon want most of its employees back to t...
2023-08-29 21:57:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Google announced it would be rolling out its Duet AI, unveiled earlier this year, across all Google Workspace apps. And HBO Max will be giving subscribers limited access to select AMC+ shows. Plus Snapchat releases a new AI selfie feature called Dreams.
Who Still Eats Bonbons? - GDI 4594 starts at 31:10
Why does Amazon want most of its employees back to the office? Is work from home coming to an end? Are you an extravert or an introvert or maybe a mix of both? Do ...
2023-08-29 21:20:41 +0000 UTC View Post
Are the ethical implications of AI more about how much can be done at scale vs what could only be done in a limited fashion? Tech reporter and analyst Benedict Evans believes so. And we discuss the Verge’s David Pierce experience with Google’s NotebookLM. Plus is Dolby’s new Atmos feature called FlexConnect the answer to setting up multi channel home theater audio?
Are the ethical implications of AI more about how much can be done at scale vs what could only be done in a limited fashion? Tech reporter and analyst Benedict Evans believes so. And we discuss the Verge’s David Pierce experience with Google’s NotebookLM. Plus is Dolby’s new Atmos feature called FlexConnect the answer to setting up multi channel home theater audio?
Some of Our Phones Are Dumb - GDI 4592 starts at 32:16
Did you know Dear Abby is still around?...
2023-08-28 21:15:38 +0000 UTC View Post
The Information reports Amazon is in talks with Disney to team up on the ESPN streaming service. SwitchBot has introduced an autonomous vacuum/mopper called the SwitchBot S10. And data transfer software MOVEIt suffers from a massive hack. What are the impacts and who’s affected?
Just Wing It and See the Movie - GDI 4591 starts at 33:10
Join us for the G...
2023-08-25 21:53:52 +0000 UTC View Post
The Information reports Amazon is in talks with Disney to team up on the ESPN streaming service. SwitchBot has introduced an autonomous vacuum/mopper called the SwitchBot S10. And data transfer software MOVEIt suffers from a massive hack. What are the impacts and who’s affected?
Just Wing It and See the Movie - GDI 4591 starts at 33:09
Join us for the GDI Debates. How do you define chicken wings? Do you hear angels singing? Tom brings out the gavel. Are you the ...
2023-08-25 21:23:31 +0000 UTC View Post
Apple was issued a patent for a digital stone. What exactly is a digital stone? And WB Discovery announced plans to launch CNN Max this Fall. Is this a redux of the aborted CNN Plus or something less ambitious?
VOD Killed the DVD Star - 4590 starts at 33:06
Do you still have any Netflix discs? Well you can now keep them. When was the last time you got a D...
2023-08-24 21:44:50 +0000 UTC View Post
Apple was issued a patent for a digital stone. What exactly is a digital stone? And WB Discovery announced plans to launch CNN Max this Fall. Is this a redux of the aborted CNN Plus or something less ambitious?
VOD Killed the DVD Star - 4590 starts at 33:06
Do you still have any Netflix discs? Well you can now keep them. When was the last time you got a DVD? Why did the door get stuck? Have you bought any used games recently? Roger is watching his coins. Are you a...
2023-08-24 21:27:16 +0000 UTC View Post
Sony has unveiled the PlayStation Portal, a handheld game streaming device. The Indian Space Research Organization or ISRO has made India the first country to land on the south pole of the moon. And why is LinkedIn now the place for people to post updates on?
Gandhi in the Outfield - GDI 4589 starts at 31:33
Retro games talk takes over. How many baseball ...
2023-08-23 21:48:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Sony has unveiled the PlayStation Portal, a handheld game streaming device. The Indian Space Research Organization or ISRO has made India the first country to land on the south pole of the moon. And why is LinkedIn now the place for people to post updates on?
Gandhi in the Outfield - GDI 4589 starts at 31:33
Retro games talk takes over. How many baseball video games do you play? Who do you put into the outfield? So many X’s and O’s. The group gives their thoug...
2023-08-23 21:21:26 +0000 UTC View Post
We reveal details about Microsoft’s conversation with the UK’s competition watchdog about the Microsoft Activision-Blizzard merger. IBM announced it will sell its weather business The Weather Company to private equity firm Francisco Partners. And we have a Pixel Fold roundtable as Tom, Huyen and Shannon share their experiences with Google’s foldable smartphone.
Po...
2023-08-22 21:52:09 +0000 UTC View Post
We reveal details about Microsoft’s conversation with the UK’s competition watchdog about the Microsoft Activision-Blizzard merger. IBM announced it will sell its weather business The Weather Company to private equity firm Francisco Partners. And we have a Pixel Fold roundtable as Tom, Huyen and Shannon share their experiences with Google’s foldable smartphone.
Potato Cameras - GDI 4588 starts at 30:48
The Pixel Fold discussion continues. How do you feel abo...
2023-08-22 21:20:57 +0000 UTC View Post
Justin has a report on the feasibility of hacking voting machines from DEFCON. We cover the US District Court for the District of Columbia ruling on copyrighting AI generated content. And YouTube issues new policies on AI generated music. Plus the Wall Street Journal’s sources say a full desktop version of Instagram’s Threads could launch early this week.
Cirrhosis ...
2023-08-21 21:52:14 +0000 UTC View Post
Justin has a report on the feasibility of hacking voting machines from DEFCON. We cover the US District Court for the District of Columbia ruling on copyrighting AI generated content. And YouTube issues new policies on AI generated music. Plus the Wall Street Journal’s sources say a full desktop version of Instagram’s Threads could launch early this week.
Cirrhosis of the Twitter - GDI 4587 starts at 36:48
Could inflammation affect your social media usage? How...
2023-08-21 21:19:26 +0000 UTC View PostIn this excerpt from Tom's class "How to Make a Great Podcast" he talks about how to choose reliable sources of information or your show. You can get the full class on demand at patreon.com/dtns/shop.
2023-08-19 16:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostMicrosoft is hosting a “special event” next month, Netflix gets bundled with 5G in India, and X may start requiring ID verification
During experiment week, we're adding the episodes of Daily Tech Headlines to the DTNS feed to keep you up to date.
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2023-08-18 17:05:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Welcome to TechTV Scrapbook. The podcast that talks to the people and personalities who made the TechTV network possible. On this episode we talk to Jenn Cutter former producer and on-air talent at Call For Help Canada.
Starring Roger Chang, Jenn Cutter
You can follow Jenn on X (Twitter), BlueSky and her 2023-08-18 16:00:10 +0000 UTC View Post
There are signs that signal China’s economy is entering a deflationary cycle. With inflation, the price of goods and services increas...
2023-08-17 18:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostThe Associated Press issues AI guides for the newsroom, New York City bans TikTok on city-owned devices, and Snapchat's AI assistant glitches and posts Stories to users' feeds.
With DTNS in experiment week, we're providing you with episodes of Daily Tech Headlines this week to keep you up to date on what's happening.
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AI Named This Show is a AI-focused tech show hosted by longtime friends and tech media veterans Tasia Custode and Tristan Jutras. Join the fun each week as Tristan and Tasia wade through the hype and the doomsaying to keep you up to date in the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence.
In this episode many smart folks have claimed that we're now at an inflection point in artificial intelligen...
2023-08-17 16:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostTom Merritt looks at News, Sports and Weather and gives his non-expert opinion on what he considers some of the most notable news of the day. It's like reading the morning paper with Tom.
2023-08-16 17:32:58 +0000 UTC View PostIntel gives up on acquiring Tower Semiconductor, Foxconn begins making the next iPhone in India, and scientists reconstruct a Pink Floyd song from brain recordings.
During Experiment Week we're giving you the Daily Tech Headlines episodes to keep you up to date.
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A show about life on the internet. That includes social media, memes, viral videos, and everything in between. In this episode we discuss X, the company formerly known as Twitter, as well as its many competitors. Plus we touch briefly on the "Attenzione Pickpocket" lady and the Pinkydoll trend on TikTok.
Starring Nicole Lee and Karissa Bell
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The Whitehouse requests to challenge Florida and Texas social media laws, Tesla launches 'Standard Range' Model S and Model X vehicles, and get food delivered to your gate at large US airports...
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2023-08-15 15:58:33 +0000 UTC View PostThese are the Daily Tech Headlines. This week is DTNS Experiment Week. DTNS will return to its regular schedule Monday 21st.
Apple Watch refresh set for 2024, cord-cutting may no longer be a money-saver, YouTube tests new adblocker block.
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2023-08-14 18:29:12 +0000 UTC View Post
Welcome to TechTV Scrapbook. The podcast that talks to the people and personalities who made the TechTV network possible. On the pilot episode I talk to Kate Botello former host of TechTV's The Screen Savers and Extended Play about how the network's help shows got started.
You can follow Kate Botello at Interlochen Public Radio and on 2023-08-14 16:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post
OnePlus released a social media post showing its upcoming phones working in the rain. Gizmodo recently reported that CNET has apparently deleted thousands of old articles with CNET claiming it's done for SEO purposes while Google responds that its search doesn’t work that way. And Molly shares details of her interview with Matt Rogers, co-founder of Mill the food recycling service....
2023-08-11 22:03:08 +0000 UTC View Post
OnePlus released a social media post showing its upcoming phones working in the rain. Gizmodo recently reported that CNET has apparently deleted thousands of old articles with CNET claiming it's done for SEO purposes while Google responds that its search doesn’t work that way. And Molly shares details of her interview with Matt Rogers, co-founder of Mill the food recycling service.
The Dog Burned My Homework! - GDI 4581 starts at 33:07
What are your thoughts on ...
2023-08-11 21:23:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Shannon gives up a wrap-up of all the big news from this year’s Black Hat security conference. We find out why urban drone delivery is not a regular thing yet. And Disney shares its subscriber numbers and new push to make its ad supported service available in more countries.
You Shall Not Link! - GDI 4580 starts at 33:01
Shannon has thoughts on YouTube Shorts...
2023-08-10 21:51:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Shannon gives up a wrap-up of all the big news from this year’s Black Hat security conference. We find out why urban drone delivery is not a regular thing yet. And Disney shares its subscriber numbers and new push to make its ad supported service available in more countries.
You Shall Not Link! - GDI 4580 starts at 33:02
Shannon has thoughts on YouTube Shorts link removal. Shorts talk takes over. Creators might be getting the bad end of this change. Is the mob f...
2023-08-10 21:36:33 +0000 UTC View Post