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OpenAI Scrambles for Computing Power - DTNS 5119

OpenAI’s new hardware and apps will need data centers, and OpenAI is signing the deals. Plus Tim Cook’s successor.

Starring Tom Merritt and Rob Dunewood.

TOM: This is the Daily Tech News for Monday, October 6, 2025. We tell you what you need to know, follow up on the context of those stories, and help each other understand.

ROBB: Today, OpenAI is desperate for more servers, and who might take over for Apple’s Tim Cook.

I’m Tom ...

OpenAI and AMD Announce Chip Supply Partnership - DTH

OpenAI announced a partnership with AMD to provide six gigawatts of computing power for AI datacenters, video generation app Sora adds protections for user cameos, and Discord disclosed a third-party customer service data breach.

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OpenAI To Give Rightsholders More Control In Sora App - DTH

Apple and Google pull the Red Dot app from stores, Indonesia suspends TikTok's electronic systems registration, Meta to use onversations with AI chatbots for ads.

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Ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming is imminent - DTNS 5118

An ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming is in testing with Microsoft employees, and Oisín Lennon, founder of Danu Sports in Ireland talks about his company’s sensor-filled socks.

Starring Jason Howell, Jenn Cutter, and Oisín Lennon.

JASON: This is the Daily Tech News for Friday, October 3, 2025. We tell you what you need to know, follow up on the context of those stories, and help each other understand. 2025-10-03 19:10:20 +0000 UTC View Post

Apple Has Removed The Iceblock App And Similar Applications From Its App Store - DTH

Apple has removed the ICEBlock app and similar applications from its App Store, Indonesia has suspended TikTok's electronic systems registration, and Instagram is testing a new home tab featuring Reels prominently.

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OpenAI’s Social Sora Gamble - DTNS 5117

Plus Andy Beach makes the connection between YouTube’s creator and AI strategies. [22:04]

Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Andy Beach.

TOM: This is the Daily Tech News for Thursday, October 2, 2025. We tell you what you need to know, follow up on the context of those stories and help each other understand.

JENN: Today Is OpenAI’s Sora app a hellscape or a playground? Why not both?

I’m Tom Merritt,

Apple is shifting its focus from a Vision Pro overhaul to smart glasses development - DTH

Apple is shifting its focus from a Vision Pro overhaul to smart glasses development, OpenAI completed a $6.6 billion secondary share sale, and Meta plans to use user conversations with its AI chatbots to personalize ads.

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October 2025 DTNS Update

Hey folks,

So we’re into the last quarter of the year, are we? Well, that must mean we have to pan for CES. I know. It doesn’t come until January, but we’re already registering to attend, and I have hotel rooms and everything. Looks like it will be Robb, Amos, and me again, with Roger managing things from the home front. We’ll probably do live streams every day as well. So get ready!

In the meantime, we’ve been settling into the new schedule and making some tweaks. ...

Gold-plated Cat Vomit - DTNS 5116

And Google unleashes Gemini into the home. 

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, and Dr Niki.

TOM: This is the Daily Tech News for Wednesday, October 1, 2025. We tell you what you need to know, follow up on the context of those stories, and help each other understand.

SARAH: Today, Dr Niki tells us about gold-plated cat vomit and Google’s custom Gemini attempts to outdo Amazon for your smart home.

I’m Tom Merritt...

The UK Government Has Again Ordered Apple To Create An iCloud Backdoor - DTH

The UK government has again ordered Apple to create a backdoor for British users' cloud data, a federal judge denied requests from Apple, Google, and Meta to dismiss lawsuits over gambling apps, and PayPal and Venmo users will be able to send money to each other.

Link to Show Notes 2025-10-01 15:35:02 +0000 UTC View Post

Why Do You Just Say "The President?" - Editor's Desk

Some feedback on the distribution of the editor's desk. more thoughts on the format changes, a style question, and a request for Live With It products.

IMHO exclusive content is nice, but I don’t see it as a main reason I’m a Patreon. Only way I could start feeling weird about it is if you’re prioritizing lots of comments from non Patreons via something like live chat. Even then I would struggle to care! Ad free and putting that co-executive producer credit on my resume is...

Amazon’s Avalanche of New Hardware Announcements - DTNS 5115

Daniel Ek is out as CEO of Spotify but he isn’t going far, and Eóin Tuohy from Sports Impact Technologies talks about his wearable that quantifies head impacts in field sports.

Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Eóin Tuohy.

JASON: This is the Daily Tech News for Tuesday, September 30, 2025. We tell you what you need to know, follow up on the context of those stories and help each other understand.

TOM: Today, Jason ...

Spotify Founder Daniel Ek Is Stepping Down As CEO - DTH

Spotify founder Daniel Ek is stepping down as CEO to become executive chairman, CoreWeave has announced a $14 billion agreement with Meta to provide computing power, and OpenAI is reportedly developing a new social media app, similar to TikTok.

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This is why EA is going private - DTNS 5114

We reveal what we think the long-term strategy is for EA, plus OpenAI parental controls, and Tile trackers have a tracking problem. 

Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood.

TOM: This is the Daily Tech News for Monday, September 29, 2025. We tell you what you need to know, follow up on the context of those stories and help each other understand.

ROBB: Today why EA is leaving the game.. Of being a public company… and what that means...

Microsoft Adds "Vibe Working" to Microsoft 365 Copilot - DTH

The UK Government supports a loan for Jaguar Land Rover to aid recovery from a cyberattack, EA announced a definitive agreement to be acquired for approximately $55 billion, and Microsoft brings "vibe working" to Microsoft 365 Copilot.

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The Truth About Tylenol - DTNS Weekend Edition

Dr. Gerry Tolbert tells us what the government actually said in its guidelines for Tylenol and what he tells his patients.

Featuring Tom Merritt and Dr. Gerry Tolbert.

EA Said To Be In Talks To Go Private - DTH

US approves $14B deal to transfer TikTok’s U.S. operations to new joint venture, Microsoft Edge beefs up security, Anthropic triples international workforce.

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Xbox Handhelds are Here, But Should You Pay? - DTNS 5113

And of course, we talk about what we do and do not know about the US TikTok deal.

Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Dr Niki.

TOM: This is the Daily Tech News for Friday, September 26, 2025. We tell you what you need to know, follow up on the context of those stories, and help each other understand.

JENN: Today, should you eat Teflon? Before you answer, let Dr Niki tell you about one of ...

An Executive Order Has Been Signed Approving The Sale Of TikTok’s US Operations - DTH

An executive order has been signed approving the sale of TikTok’s U.S. operations, Meta is introducing ad-free versions of Facebook and Instagram in the UK for a monthly fee, and OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Pulse.

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Everyone Is Selling Their Recorded Phone Calls - DTNS 5112

Why an app that pays you for call recordings is the most popular app right now. And we dig into why Penske Media’s lawsuit against Google is more significant than previous copyright lawsuits against AI companies. 

Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Andy Beach.

TOM: This is the Daily Tech News for Thursday, September 25, 2025. We tell you what you need to know, follow up on the context of those stories, ...

Roger’s $0.02 - How Streaming TV Killed FOMO

TV was once a cultural touchstone for many who grew up in the latter half of the 20th century. Shared experiences like watching the Olympics, watching the first human alight a man-made spaceship onto another celestial body, and TV commercials became focal points for shared discussion at school, the dinner table, in the workplace, and even in national debates. To be left unaware of these ...

Microsoft Is Offering Free Windows 10 Extended Security Updates In The EU - DTH

Microsoft is offering free Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 users in the European Economic Area, Search Live, a new AI-powered feature, is now available to Google app users in the U.S., and Waymo has introduced "Waymo for Business" in LA, San Francisco, and Phoenix.

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Android is coming for Windows and Mac Now - DTNS 5111

Google has plans for full desktop PCs based on Android and running on Qualcomm. And Major League Baseball will use robot umpires next year.

Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane.

TOM: This is the Daily Tech News for Wednesday, September 24, 2025. We tell you what you need to know, follow up on the context of those stories, and help each other understand.

SARAH: Today, Google teases a partnership with Qualc...

Major League Baseball Adds Robot-Umpires for 2026- DTH

Australia's eSafety Commission expands reach of social media ban for under-16s to more services, Google Photos on Android can now edit photos with AI in natural language, and robo-umpires are joining Major League Baseball.

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More News on Tom's Book - Editors Desk

David shares his thoughts on DTNS Live and Office Hours, and a question about Tom's book, Synced for people who never backed it.

Google Play Gets a Gemini Sidekick for Gaming - DTNS 5110

Nvidia is set to invest $100 billion in OpenAI as it works toward a gigawatt of new infrastructure per week, and GitHub is rolling out new security controls for NPM.

Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.

JASON: This is the Daily Tech News for Tuesday, September 23, 2025. We tell you what you need to know, follow up on the context of those stories and help each other understand.

TOM: Today, the Google Pl...

Nvidia Plans To Invest Up To $100 Billion In OpenAI - DTH

Nvidia plans to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI, Google is integrating its Gemini assistant into specific Google TV smart TVs, and Meta created a new super PAC to combat restrictive AI.

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Major Details Emerge in the US TikTok Deal - DTNS 5109

Oracle names major changes at the top of its C-Suite, including new co-CEOs, and the Apple iPhone Air is pretty darn repairable, according to iFixit.

Starring Jason Howell and Robb Dunewood.

This is the Daily Tech News for Monday, September 22, 2025. We tell you what you need to know, follow up on the context of those stories, and help each other understand.

Today, there are new details in the saga of a US TikTok deal, and Oracle makes some ...

Meta's Llama AI Approved For US Government Use - DTH

The US government adds Meta's Llama AI to the approved AI tools list for federal agencies, Montblanc announces a Digital Paper writing tablet, and more price hikes to come for Xbox units in the US.

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Google's Browser Goes All-in On Gemini - DTH

China approves a deal to separate TikTok from ByteDance? Technical mishaps behind Meta’s Ray Ban Display demos? OpenAI poaching Apple talent?

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