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Google Drops FLoC - ThreatWire

By Shannon Morse, ThreatWire

Big news from Google! The company has decided to replace FLoC with Topics. So, let’s break this down. Google’s wanted to replace third party cookies via Interest Based Advertising (or IBA for short), for quite some time now. Their first plan of attack was FLoC. FLoC stands for Federated Learning of Cohorts, and was planned to replace third party cookies in the Chrome browser ...

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GDI Video -How To Be Offended - GDI 4203

Are You Worried About Wordle? - DTNS 4203 starts at 14:00   

We examine the NY Times motivation to acquire popular word puzzle game Wordle, why Yahoo Japan is shutting down in Europe and Nica Montford is back with this month’s Teching While Black segment.  

DTNS 4203 ends at 44:59  

How To Be Offended - GDI 4203   

What’s your favorite animated movie song? It's just too repetitive....

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How To Be Offended - GDI 4203

Are You Worried About Wordle? - DTNS 4203 starts at 13:59

We examine the NY Times motivation to acquire popular word puzzle game Wordle, why Yahoo Japan is shutting down in Europe and Nica Montford is back with this month’s Teching While Black segment.

DTNS 4203 ends at 44:51

How To Be Offended - GDI 4203

What’s your favorite animated movie song? It's just too repetitive. What is your Disney animal? Sarah has a...

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Feb 2022 DTNS Update

Hey folks!

New Patreon merch is here! As many of you know, we have a loyalty program that sends you a new piece of merchandise every 3 months that you remain a Patron of DTNS.

$10 Stickers

$20 Mini print (postcard size)

$30 Mug

$50 T-shirts

$100 A hoodie, a tote bag, a long sleeve t-shirt and another hoodie.

The first one in each series is the cool 8th anniversary logo made by Len Peralta. Then every three months after that you get one with a drawing ...

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Best of GDI January 2022

Theatremonkey graciously put together this GDI monthly highlight reel!

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GDI Video - Second-Hand In-Laws - GDI 4202

Sony is Destined to purchase Bungie - DTNS 4202 start at 14:27

After Neil Young and Joni Mitchell pulled their music from Spotify the streaming company has released the rules and policies regarding dangerous, deceptive, sensitive, and illegal content. Sony buys Bungie in possible countermove to news of Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision last week.  

DTNS 4202 ends at 49:15  

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Second-Hand In-Laws - GDI 4202

Sony is Destined to purchase Bungie - DTNS 4202 start at 14:27

After Neil Young and Joni Mitchell pulled their music from Spotify the streaming company has released the rules and policies regarding dangerous, deceptive, sensitive, and illegal content. Sony buys Bungie in possible countermove to news of Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision last week.

DTNS 4202 ends at 49:15

Second-Hand In-Laws - GDI 4202

Sportsba...

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Canon Goes Hybrid - DTNS Photography News Monthly for Jan 2022

DTNS producers Anthony Lemos and Rich Stroffolino condense the month's photography news in this seven minute audio show.

This episode Canon releases a hybrid mirrorless, the Associated Press dips into NFTs, and Nikon reaches for your wallet.

Hosted by Anthony Lemos

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Live With It - The Remarkable 2

Starring Sarah Lane and Jenn Cutter

Sarah Lane gives her thoughts about the Remarkable 2, an e-ink tablet for writing and reading.

$299 (was $399 at time of purchase) 

Marker Plus (pencil) - $129 

*If you buy with Connect, you get a $150 discount on the hardware and 2 months free service, worth checking ...

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Dr. Susan Leemburg - Scientists In Tech 3

Dr. Susan Leemburg, a neuroscientist at Charles University in the Czech Republic, tricks rats into thinking they’ve been teleported to measure their brainwaves to see how these basic brain functions work!

Hosted by Dr. Nicole Ackermans

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GDI Video - That's What An Alien Would Say - GDI 4201

Google Actually Listened to Us - DTNS 4201 starts at 14:27    

Google revises its policy on forcing free tier Google Workspace to transition to a paid tier. Rob brings the heat on Sonos vs Google decision and a potential Sonos vs Amazon dustup. Apple Q1 financial results are in and we examine the success Apple+.

DTNS 4201 ends at 48:33

That's What An Alien Would Say - GDI 4201  

Is Tom movi...

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That's What An Alien Would Say - GDI 4201

Google Actually Listened to Us - DTNS 4201 starts at 14:27

Google revises its policy on forcing free tier Google Workspace to transition to a paid tier. Rob brings the heat on Sonos vs Google decision and a potential Sonos vs Amazon dustup. Apple Q1 financial results are in and we examine the success Apple+.

DTNS 4201 ends at 48:32


That's What An Alien Would Say - GDI 4201

Is Tom moving to Arizona? Brock Wilson...

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GDI Video - What's the HotNet - GDI 4200

The Q Commerce Continuum – DTNS 4200 starts at 14:32

Q-commerce is taking off, especially in India, but now that it’s obtained a snappy nickname, it’s worth looking at again. Bloomberg’s sources say “in the coming months” small businesses will be able to use iPhones to accept payments, without requiring extra hardware.” And the United States Office of Management and Budget sent a memo to federal agencies calling for new security strategie...

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What's the HotNet - GDI 4200

The Q Commerce Continuum – DTNS 4200 starts at 14:31

Q-commerce is taking off, especially in India, but now that it’s obtained a snappy nickname, it’s worth looking at again. Bloomberg’s sources say “in the coming months” small businesses will be able to use iPhones to accept payments, without requiring extra hardware.” And the United States Office of Management and Budget sent a memo to federal agencies calling for new security strategie...

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Roger’s $0.02: The Drone War

Ever since Russian-backed troops entered and annexed the territory of Crimea from Ukraine in 2014, the country has invested heavily in the modernization of its armed forces. One of those investments has been the acquisition of twelve Bayraktar TB2 drones from Turkish defense firm Baykar. Traditionally combat drones or UCAV has been the domain of highly industrialized countries like the US or the UK that...

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About MAC Addresses (rerun)

Tom provides a brief explanation of what MAC addresses are and why your Windows compuer, and all your wireless devices, has one.

Featuring Tom Merritt.

Full episode transcript here.

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DTNS REWIND - January 2017

We look back at the rundowns for DTNS from January 2017. What were the stories of the day then and how do we look at them now. The first announcement of the Nintendo Switch, the first inkling of a foldable from Samsung and more. 

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GDI Video - NFTeased for Fun and Profit - GDI 4199

Is Sony’s Gaming Business In Trouble? – DTNS 4199 starts at 13:44

Microsoft earnings are in and we dissect the numbers to see what’s going on with the Redmond company’s operations. Plus Microsoft will launch its public preview of Android Apps for Windows 11 next month and analysts predict the ways Sony’s gaming business could find itself out in the cold.  

DTNS 4199 ends at 44:14  

NFTeased for Fun and Profit -...

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NFTeased for Fun and Profit - GDI 4199

Is Sony’s Gaming Business In Trouble? – DTNS 4199 starts at 13:43

Microsoft earnings are in and we dissect the numbers to see what’s going on with the Redmond company’s operations. Plus Microsoft will launch its public preview of Android Apps for Windows 11 next month and analysts predict the ways Sony’s gaming business could find itself out in the cold.

DTNS 4199 ends at 44:14

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Cyberattack Hits Crypto.com - Threatwire

By Shannon Morse, ThreatWire

The world’s third largest cryptocurrency trading platform was hit with a cyberattack last week that compromised 483 customer accounts and led to $34 million crypto to be withdrawn.  Crypto.com was targeted and US $33.8 million was stolen, though the CEO stated in multiple interviews that customer funds are not at risk.

The hack caused about $15 million in ethereum, $18.6 ...

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Help Us With Our Streamyard Test!

DTNS is evaluating the Streamyard streaming service and we need your help! This Friday Jan 28th at 3pm (Los Angeles Time) we'll be testing our setup on the DTNS/GDI Twitch stream at https://www.twitch.tv/gooddayinternet. All we need is a few audience members to give us feedback on what they see and hear on the stream.  The test will l...

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GDI Video - Chair Pants - GDI 4198

8K: What Is It Good For Right Now? - DTNS 4198 starts at 14:31

8K is what’s new as 4K becomes the new standard for high-definition displays. But are people ready for it and more importantly interested in it?  

DTNS 4198 ends at 46:11  

Chair Pants - GDI 4198   

Tom got all his hair cut and Owen is not amused. The best jokes are always better with explanations. Have you se...

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How Sarah and Tom Split Up Show Prep - Editor's Desk

Sarah Lane talks to Tom to answer Norm's question about how they assign the show prep and who does what. 

"It's FREE PREVIEW WEEK" Everybody's getting all of our special content that is usually reserved for specific Patrons. Enjoy! And if you want more of the same after this week consider becoming a Patron or improving your tier at patreon.com/dtns

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Chair Pants - GDI 4198

8K: What Is It Good For Right Now? - DTNS 4198 starts at 14:31

8K is what’s new as 4K becomes the new standard for high-definition displays. But are people ready for it and more importantly interested in it?

DTNS 4198 ends at 46:11

Chair Pants - GDI 4198

Tom got all his hair cut and Owen is not amused. The best jokes are always better with explanations. Have you seen the Husbands explained on Tik...

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GDI Video - Sport Is Like A Really Good Sandwich - GDI 4197

Lightning in an Acquisition Bottle - DTNS 4197 starts at 15:57   

Dealogic have calculated that Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet each announced more acquisitions in 2021 than any year in the past decade. Australia’s prime minister, Scott Morrison, has lost control over this WeChat account. And a Penn State and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory team has released new research that allows its previously developed thermoelectric generator to be made ...

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Sport Is Like A Really Good Sandwich - GDI 4197

Lightning in an Acquisition Bottle - DTNS 4197 starts at 15:57

Dealogic have calculated that Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet each announced more acquisitions in 2021 than any year in the past decade. Australia’s prime minister, Scott Morrison, has lost control over this WeChat account. And a Penn State and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory team has released new research that allows its previously developed thermoelectric generator to be made flexible, letting ...

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Grant Coffey - Scientists In Tech 02

Niki interviews Grant Coffey a research database manager at Crow Canyon Archaeological center in Southwestern Colorado. Grant pilots drones to survey ancient pueblo archaeological sites and find structures that are otherwise difficult to see.

Hosted by Nicole Ack...

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GDI Video - Oh KALE No! - GDI 4196

Squid Game Game - DTNS 4196 starts at 14:07  

Intel has selected a 1000-acre site in New Albany Ohio for its third US chipmaking location. Netflix reported it added 8.28 million net subscribers worldwide in Q4 for a total of 221.8 million. What does it say about the company’s direction and more broadly about the streaming market?  

DTNS 4196 ends at 45:42

Oh KALE No! - GDI 4196  

What was the ...

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Oh KALE No! - GDI 4196

Squid Game Game - DTNS 4196 starts at 14:05

Intel has selected a 1000-acre site in New Albany Ohio for its third US chipmaking location. Netflix reported it added 8.28 million net subscribers worldwide in Q4 for a total of 221.8 million. What does it say about the company’s direction and more broadly about the streaming market?

DTNS 4196 ends at 45:40

Oh KALE No! - GDI 4196

What was the last restaurant that you a...

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GDI Video - You Don't Have Mail - GDI 4195

Google Decides to Monetize Software - DTNS 4195 starts at 14:28     

Amazon announced it will open a clothing store called Amazon Style in a suburban mall located in the Los Angeles area, later this year. Meta AI scientists have developed an algorithm called Data2vec that can train a neural network to recognize images, text and speech. Google is informing users of its “Google Apps for Your Domain” that the free service is ending and will require...

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