How did Apple manage to avoid laying off staff while other big tech giants like Microsoft, Amazon, Meta and Google let go thousands of employees? Cloudflare thinks it might have the solution to making Mastodon less complicated. And is 1Password’s goal of making its password manager secure by having a passkey only option really address the security issues?
I Demand All the Sauce - GDI 4455 32:26
Taco Bell is Mexican food? Have you tried Mexican pizza? What di...
2023-02-10 22:18:41 +0000 UTC
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We explore how Spotify’s new exclude playlist option might affect your music recommendations. Plus we explain a new DNA analysis tool that helps screen for a variety of illnesses in a single test. And with Disney+ posting losses how are the streaming companies reacting to a changing marketplace?
Baby, I Was Braised This Way - GDI 4454 starts at 35:39
It was...
2023-02-09 22:58:06 +0000 UTC
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We explore how Spotify’s new exclude playlist option might affect your music recommendations. Plus we explain a new DNA analysis tool that helps screen for a variety of illnesses in a single test. And with Disney+ posting losses how are the streaming companies reacting to a changing marketplace?
Baby, I Was Braised This Way - GDI 4454 starts at 35:53
It was emotionally correct. The DNA analysis tool conversation continues. Is Rich an attorney? How much do you lo...
2023-02-09 22:24:40 +0000 UTC
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By Shannon Morse
Microsoft disclosed last week that a phishing campaign was targeting organizations’ cloud environments by way of fake Microsoft Partner Network accounts using malicious OAuth apps. In their advisory, they explained that on December 15th, Microsoft discovered an attacker impersonating real companies while enrolling in the Microsoft Cloud Partner Program, which used to be called Micr...
2023-02-09 03:15:42 +0000 UTC
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Google showed off new features for search, Google Translate, Google Maps and their version of the ChatGPT Large Language Model. We explain the latest regarding Microsoft’s acquisition of Blizzard Activision from the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority. And Scott details his experience with the Xbox Game Pass service.
If I'm Eating, I'm in! - GDI 4453 starts at 33...
2023-02-08 22:49:33 +0000 UTC
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Google showed off new features for search, Google Translate, Google Maps and their version of the ChatGPT Large Language Model. We explain the latest regarding Microsoft’s acquisition of Blizzard Activision from the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority. And Scott details his experience with the Xbox Game Pass service.
If I'm Eating, I'm in! - GDI 4453 starts at 33:10
Apple and Microsoft cross the streams. Did you watch The State of the Union? So many peanut...
2023-02-08 22:24:34 +0000 UTC
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Microsoft took the wraps of their new ChatGPT integrated with their Bing search engine. How does it work and is this the future of web search? Plus what’s the future of the Macintosh in Apple’s product plans?
Bard to the Bone - GDI 4452 starts at 33:22
How many types of AI can you name? What do you think AI means for the end user? So many tools. How s...
2023-02-07 22:50:18 +0000 UTC
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Microsoft took the wraps of their new ChatGPT integrated with their Bing search engine. How does it work and is this the future of web search? Plus what’s the future of the Macintosh in Apple’s product plans?
Bard to the Bone - GDI 4452 starts at 33:18
How many types of AI can you name? What do you think AI means for the end user? So many tools. How soon until AI becomes aware? 2 AI’s enter, only one leaves. It’s all Greek to me. Are all Greek gods jerks? ...
2023-02-07 22:19:06 +0000 UTC
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We cover the latest iPhone and Mac Studio rumors from Mark Gurman. Examine how geopolitical tensions between India and China have influenced TikTok’s ability to work in India and what it says about similar moves in the US. And we explore the rise of the “de-influencer” on TikTok and if it's a trend that might catch on.
Morality Based Pricing - GDI 4451 starts at 2...
2023-02-06 22:43:02 +0000 UTC
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We cover the latest iPhone and Mac Studio rumors from Mark Gurman. Examine how geopolitical tensions between India and China have influenced TikTok’s ability to work in India and what it says about similar moves in the US. And we explore the rise of the “de-influencer” on TikTok and if it's a trend that might catch on.
Morality Based Pricing - GDI 4451 starts at 28:11
The Getty legal issues with Stability AI discussion continues. So much filtering. How preci...
2023-02-06 22:18:04 +0000 UTC
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Municipal broadband internet where the public controls and manages internet infrastructure and services is a controversial topic in the US. We examine how Colorado might provide an example of communities that can build out their own internet services. In light of workforce cuts is Microsoft still committed to the HoloLens 2? And how will Google leverage its AI efforts in light of the...
2023-02-03 22:41:43 +0000 UTC
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Municipal broadband internet where the public controls and manages internet infrastructure and services is a controversial topic in the US. We examine how Colorado might provide an example of communities that can build out their own internet services. In light of workforce cuts is Microsoft still committed to the HoloLens 2? And how will Google leverage its AI efforts in light of the company’s recent earnings report.
Last Pass on Lastpass - GDI 4450 starts at 32:00
2023-02-03 22:19:48 +0000 UTC
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ChatGPT is now reaching mainstream awareness. What types of startups and operations are building themselves around ChatGPT and is this a watershed point that marks the next era of consumer technology development? Plus why is AMD reducing shipments of its chips to vendors?
Arguing in the Comments in My Head - GDI 4449 starts at 32:50
Tom explains why DTNS ...
2023-02-02 22:48:12 +0000 UTC
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ChatGPT is now reaching mainstream awareness. What types of startups and operations are building themselves around ChatGPT and is this a watershed point that marks the next era of consumer technology development? Plus why is AMD reducing shipments of its chips to vendors?
Arguing in the Comments in My Head - GDI 4449 starts at 32:49
Tom explains why DTNS covers company earnings. The group continues the ChatGPT conversations. Is this another wave? Can Google get Ya...
2023-02-02 22:16:15 +0000 UTC
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We go over the highlights of Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event including their new flagship phones. Plus we explain the updated changes in Netflix’s password sharing policy enforcement and the new features rolling out for premium Netflix subscribers.
Don't Assume, It Only Makes You a Donkey - GDI 4448 starts at 31:38
The Samsung discussion continues. What d...
2023-02-01 22:46:37 +0000 UTC
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We go over the highlights of Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event including their new flagship phones. Plus we explain the updated changes in Netflix’s password sharing policy enforcement and the new features rolling out for premium Netflix subscribers.
Don't Assume, It Only Makes You a Donkey - GDI 4448 starts at 31:36
The Samsung discussion continues. What do you think of the Samsung UI? Do you use a different launcher than One UI? The discussion turned to what chips...
2023-02-01 22:20:40 +0000 UTC
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Hey folks,
As we go full speed into February it's time for my monthly THANK YOU!. We're working hard over here to keep improving the show so that when you listen you end up being the smartest person on tech in most any room you enter.
As a part of that we're doing a couple of things. One is to book more guests who bring their own tech experiences and expertise to you. I'll include the guest calendar below so you can see.
Also the Know A Little More series is getting an upgra...
2023-02-01 19:22:53 +0000 UTC
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By Shannon Morse
This news is very much a PSA for anyone who uses iOS devices. Apple released 16.3 last week, and that finally comes with support for hardware keys for your AppleID. Hardware keys have been supported for apps on iOS devices for a long time, but now you can also secure your AppleID with one, a major upgrade from traditional 2FA which ...
2023-02-01 18:07:49 +0000 UTC
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Theatremonkey put together this GDI monthly highlight reel for January 2023.
2023-02-01 00:42:28 +0000 UTC
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Dr. Nicole Ackermans is here to give us an overview of her time with Haikubox bird song identifier. Plus we go over US moves to block further technology sales to Huawei. And Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger a new venture focused with Artifact, a personalized news feed that uses machine learning to serve you content and let you share it with others.
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2023-01-31 22:48:34 +0000 UTC
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Dr. Nicole Ackermans is here to give us an overview of her time with Haikubox bird song identifier. Plus we go over US moves to block further technology sales to Huawei. And Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger a new venture focused with Artifact, a personalized news feed that uses machine learning to serve you content and let you share it with others.
Try Our Supermarket… Partial Foods - GDI 4447 starts at 33:27
The animal puns flow. Niki shares...
2023-01-31 22:19:46 +0000 UTC
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Reported ransomware payments in 2022 dropped. Is this due to better security practices by companies, more aggressive law enforcement action or a combination of both? Plus AI text and image generation has grabbed most of the headlines but what about AI generated music? And the latest about Carl Pei’s Nothing phone.
Ephemerally Transient - GDI 4446starts at 32:07
2023-01-30 23:51:05 +0000 UTC
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Reported ransomware payments in 2022 dropped. Is this due to better security practices by companies, more aggressive law enforcement action or a combination of both? Plus AI text and image generation has grabbed most of the headlines but what about AI generated music? And the latest about Carl Pei’s Nothing phone.
Ephemerally Transient - GDI 4446 starts at 32:10
David has some quiz show questions for the guests. Can you get 4 right? So many wrong answers. Are yo...
2023-01-30 23:15:42 +0000 UTC
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Dr. Nicole Ackermans, the DTNS Science correspondent, shares her experience with the AI powered audio bird identifier Haikubox.
featuring Sarah Lane and Dr. Nicole Ackermans.
Dr. Ackermans notes:
What is it?
Haikubox is an easy-to-use smart device powered by artificial intelligence which automatically and continuously identifies your birds’ songs and calls. The a...
2023-01-28 17:00:06 +0000 UTC
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We go over The Wall Street Journal’s analysis of Meta’s business. And scientists at University of Maryland have produced a method of watermarking ChatGPT’s output. Plus have scientists developed a tractor beam?
What's That Sci Fi Movie Where They're Out in Space - GDI 4445 starts at 30:37
Is Tom totally in radio? Amazon is raising their fees f...
2023-01-27 22:47:01 +0000 UTC
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We go over The Wall Street Journal’s analysis of Meta’s business. And scientists at University of Maryland have produced a method of watermarking ChatGPT’s output. Plus have scientists developed a tractor beam?
What's That Sci Fi Movie Where They're Out in Space - GDI 4445 starts at 30:34
Is Tom totally in radio? Amazon is raising their fees for Prime grocery delivery. How much do you use food delivery services? Amos is out in the cold. So much nose bl...
2023-01-27 22:21:48 +0000 UTC
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As the Supreme Court of the United States weighs in on the protections afforded by Section 230 to online platforms we review what Section 230 covers and what it was intended to do. Plus we explain how TikTok plans to maintain its operations in the United States and we go over the details of Meta’s move to reinstate former US President Donald Trump’s Facebook account.
2023-01-26 22:38:55 +0000 UTC
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As the Supreme Court of the United States weighs in on the protections afforded by Section 230 to online platforms we review what Section 230 covers and what it was intended to do. Plus we explain how TikTok plans to maintain its operations in the United States and we go over the details of Meta’s move to reinstate former US President Donald Trump’s Facebook account.
A Long Day's Midjourney Into Art - GDI 4444 starts at 29:38
The group continues the Buzzfeed a...
2023-01-26 22:15:11 +0000 UTC
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What you need to know to form an opinion about Section 230, the “safe harbor” law in the US for tech platforms.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
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Two cases are before the US Supreme Court regarding protections provided by Section 230 of the US Communications Decency Act. Gonzalez v. Google claims that a platform, in this case, YouTube, should be liable for content it recommends to users. Twitter v. Taamneh argues that Twitter provided unlawful material support for ...
2023-01-26 18:24:01 +0000 UTC
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9to5’s reviewer noticed that the M2 MacBook Pro’s storage is slower than that in the M1 version it replaces. We breakdown all the big news from Xbox/Bethesda’s first Developer Direct event. And Nvidia Broadcast has a new update appropriately called “Eye Contact” that puts virtual eyes on video hosts so it always looks like they’re looking at the camera. Creepy?
2023-01-25 22:46:04 +0000 UTC
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