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The Social Distant Network - GDI 3886

A Clear and Present Danger DTNS 3886 starts at 14:18
Zoom has started beta testing a service called OnZoom that lets paid Zoom users host and sell tickets to online events of up to 1000 attendees. Is this Zoom's way to expand beyond just teleconferencing?



The Social Distant Network - GDI 3886
Peter Wells in the morning!  Sarah doesn't take it personally when her quest was dropped. Roger has thoughts on friends and circles. Can a band performance save a sitcom? You kn...

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GDI Video - Canadian Turkey Clubbin' - GDI 3885

iPhone 12! 5G! Magnets! - DTNS 3885 starts at 14:16

Voting and Apple announcements. It is not Monday. Have you been to a Club Med? When is the water too cold? Terrance has a very special lamp. The group remembers their 21st birthday party, some have a better recollection than others. Patrick's night life is really wild.   

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Nica Montford and Terrance Gaines, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the 2020-10-13 22:05:12 +0000 UTC View Post

Canadian Turkey Clubbin' - GDI 3885

iPhone 12! 5G! Magnets! - DTNS 3885 starts at 14:15

Voting and Apple announcements. It is not Monday. Have you been to a Club Med? When is the water too cold? Terrance has a very special lamp. The group remembers their 21st birthday party, some have a better recollection than others. Patricks night life is really wild.


Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Nica Montford and Terrance Gaines, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the 2020-10-13 22:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post

China's Game Streaming Leaders Announce Merger - DTH

The two largest game streaming companies announce a merger that will give the new company up to 300 million monthly active users, Amazon's Crucible game is officially cancelled, and Apple is using its retail stores as distribution centers.

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DTNS Special: The Future of Gig Work

How ride hailing defied government, angered unions and workers and how California voters will decide if gig work will ever be the same again in California and beyond.

A co-production of Daily Tech News Show and Politics Politics Politics.

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GDI Video - Thanksgiving Dinner In A Sandwich - GDI 3884

Practical Effects... for Real - DTNS 3884 starts at 14:15

The food talk continues. Frank Ippolito does not eat the inners, but does love Pittsburgh style sandwiches. Happy Filipino Heritage Month. Has time stopped or sped up for you? What is Thanksgiving junior? Have you heard about a Thanksgiving dinner sandwich? Sarah has to finish her plate.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Frank Ippolito, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.
Link to the 2020-10-09 22:04:14 +0000 UTC View Post

Thanksgiving Dinner In A Sandwich - GDI 3884

Practical Effects... for Real - DTNS 3884 starts at 14:15

The food talk continues. Frank Ippolito does not eat the inners, but does love Pittsburgh style sandwiches. Happy Filipino Heritage Month. Has time stopped or sped up for you?  What is Thanksgiving junior? Have you heard about a Thanksgiving dinner sandwich?  Sarah has to finish her plate.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Frank Ippolito, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.
Link to the 2020-10-09 21:51:50 +0000 UTC View Post

GDI Video - Taboo-shi - GDI 3883

Learning How to Quit Your Job - DTNS 3883 starts at 15:59

Brian gives us an update on his and Bonnie's experience with COVID. Justin sheds a single tear. Justin and Andrew Heaton join forces. Busy debate news day. Tom was on the postal training route. We learned about a salmon taboo.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Brian Brushwood, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to the 2020-10-08 22:02:52 +0000 UTC View Post

Taboo-shi - GDI 3883

Learning How to Quit Your Job - DTNS 3883 starts at 15:59

Brian gives us an update on his and Bonnie's experience with COVID. Justin sheds a single tear. Justin and Andrew Heaton join forces. Busy debate news day. Tom was on the postal training route. We learned about a salmon taboo.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Brian Brushwood, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to the 2020-10-08 21:45:53 +0000 UTC View Post

About Latency vs. Bandwidth

Tom explains why more bandwidth isn’t always the solution and why he's always chiding people to not use WiFi to stream their video.

Featuring Tom Merritt.

Full episode transcript:

You have high bandwidth but your connection is still slow

Your friend has slower bandwidth but says something called latency is good?

And that’s why you die so much when you play them online?

Are you confused?

Don't be.

Let's help you Know a Little more about Laten...

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Live With It: Let's Pick!

Hi everyone, Sarah here. Next Wednesday 10/14 my Echo Show Live With It segment comes to a close, and boy do I have thoughts. Looking forward to your feedback as well! 

But we have bigger fish to fry at the moment and those fish are… my next Live With It product. Anything you'd like to see me review? We'll decide our pick based on your suggestions. As always, keep the price in mind, I'd review a space rocket if it was in the budget (just kidding I will never go to space). You get...

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GDI Video - Victual Effects - GDI 3882

Who Doesn't Like An Exploding Spaceship? - DTNS 3882 starts at 14:46

Are there visual effects for food? The food talk is back. Sarah's limit is cuttlefish. Can pizza be too dense? Scott’s upset they left in the dirt. What’s on a Russian pizza? We learn about Russian computer clones. How well does ethic food translate outside their country of origin? The Great Hot Pocket debate, heats up.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Carrie Smith, Roger Chang, Joe.
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Victual Effects - GDI 3882

Who Doesn't Like An Exploding Spaceship? - DTNS 3882 starts at 14:43

Are there visual effects for food? The food talk is back. Sarah's limit is cuttlefish. Can pizza be too dense? Scott’s upset they left in the dirt. What’s on a Russian pizza? We learn about Russian computer clones. How well does ethic food translate outside their country of origin? The Great Hot Pocket debate, heats up.


Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Carrie Smith, Roger Chang, Joe...

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GDI Video - A Kindly Fairy Tale - GDI 3881

 

It's Not the Size of the Hard Drive, It's What You Put On It - DTNS 3881 starts at 14:43

Roger is jealous they didn't have game design as a college course when he was young. Patrick tries to restrain himself. Sprinkling of Blizzard people. Game company talk takes over. Was someone crowned the king of Blizzard? We are visited by a kindly fairy. How has D&D affected game designers? Roger likes digital patina and loves his HEX editor. Tom complicates roleplaying himself fr...

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A Kindly Fairy Tale - GDI 3881

It's Not the Size of the Hard Drive, It's What You Put On It - DTNS 3881 starts at 13:40

Roger is jealous they didn't have game design as a college course when he was young. Patrick tries to restrain himself. Sprinkling of Blizzard people. Game company talk takes over. Was someone crowned the king of Blizzard? We are visited by a kindly fairy. How has D&D affected game designers? Roger likes digital patina and loves his HEX editor. Tom complicates roleplaying himself from the past. ...

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Ransomware Hits Medical - ThreatWire

By Shannon Morse, ThreatWire  

Multiple medical services were hit with large cyberattacks taking down and disabling emergency services and hospital data last week. Universal Health Systems is a provider with over 400 locations in the US. It was hit with a cyberattack last weekend, on September 27, taking down their systems, and forcing locations offline. Hospitals had to file patient information on pen and paper ...

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GDI Video - Talking With Drums - GDI 3880

Make Music for Peace - DTNS 3880 starts at 14:32

We got an amazing music history lesson from Mark Johnson from playingforchange.com . Music has no borders. Mark gives us the story of how he got into the music industry. Roger almost worked at a zoo. Mark finds a way to continue his work during these trying times. The Red Camera purchase paid off. Mark has a large collection of instruments he has come across ov...

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Talking With Drums - GDI 3880

Make Music for Peace - DTNS 3880 starts at 14:32

We got an amazing music history lesson from Mark Johnson from playingforchange.com . Music has no borders. Mark gives us the story of how he got into the music industry. Roger almost worked at a zoo. Mark finds a way to continue his work during these trying times. The Red Camera purchase paid off. Mark has a large collection of instruments he has come across over ...

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October 2020 DTNS Update

MONTHLY DTNS UPDATE

Hey folks,

I write to you at the beginning of Creator Week! This is an exceptional theme week put together by Roger to highlight tech folks making cool stuff from music to games and more. Let us know what you think of it!

Also another huge thank yo to the folks stepping up to pick others up and keep the show solid. As we saw the September numbers dip a bit I made mention of it and you rallied. I am continually stunned by your support and cannot thank you ...

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GDI Video - My Favorite Daryl Hannah Impression - GDI 3879

 Tidy Bowl - DTNS 3879 starts at :14:40  


How many states are named after a person? For no specific reason we breakdown some 80’s movies and TV shows. Robb speaks Chang. Sarah wants more singing and dancing. Len stopped at 7.   


Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.
Link to the 2020-10-02 22:02:09 +0000 UTC View Post

My Favorite Daryl Hannah Impression - GDI 3879

Tidy Bowl - DTNS 3879 starts at :14:40

How many states are named after a person? For no specific reason we breakdown some 80’s movies and TV shows. Robb speaks Chang. Sarah wants more singing and dancing. Len stopped at 7.  

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.
Link to the 2020-10-02 21:45:14 +0000 UTC View Post

Best of GDI September 2020

Theatremonkey graciously put together this GDI monthly highlight reel!  
Don't get Good Day Internet? Find out how at http://patreon.com/dtns 

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GDI Video - Rhino in the Room - GDI 3878

Oh What A Feeling, A Robot On The Ceiling - DTNS 3878 starts at 14:34

John Tesh composed/owns more TV themes than you thought. Sarah wants to create her own holiday. The Bay area is slowly opening back up. Movie talk takes over. When does information about a movie tip over into spoilering.  Apple+ on an Amazon Fire TV box? The Apple remote along with Ted Lasso, brings strong feelings. Sarah wants to be a wrestler.


Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young...

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Rhino in the Room - GDI 3878

Oh What A Feeling, A Robot On The Ceiling - DTNS 3878 starts at 14:34

John Tesh composed/owns more TV themes than you thought. Sarah wants to create her own holiday. The Bay area is slowly opening back up. Movie talk takes over. When does information about a movie tip over into spoilering.  Apple+ on an Amazon Fire TV box? The Apple remote along with Ted Lasso, brings strong feelings. Sarah wants to be a wrestler.


Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, R...

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GDI Video - The Taca The Town - GDI 3877

What's Old is Google TV Again - DTNS 3877 starts at 15:00

Tom blushed about a candle. We get an email about the history of tacos and the food talk continues. We learn tacos are male and dive deep into clams. Tom likes a pass through and  Roger misses the Kinect. Is your room big enough for VR?


Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.
Link to the 2020-09-30 22:02:50 +0000 UTC View Post

The Taca The Town - GDI 3877

What's Old is Google TV Again - DTNS 3877 15:01

Tom blushed about a candle. We get an email about the history of tacos and the food talk continues. We learn tacos are male and dive deep into clams. Tom likes a pass through and  Roger misses the Kinect. Is your room big enough for VR?  


Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.
Link to the 2020-09-30 21:49:22 +0000 UTC View Post

GDI Video - Salt Watermelon Kitkat? - GDI 3876

 Amazon Sees a Palm Reader in your Future - DTNS 3876 starts at 15:03

It’s Taco Tuesday. Tom made some bad decisions on food choices. Food talk takes over. Patrick only has coffee for breakfast and Sarah wants a full meal. How much of American bacon is too much to eat? Sarah goes over the foods she can't stand. Did a watermelon hurt Sarah in the past?



Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Patrick Beja, Roger Chang, Joe.
Link to the 2020-09-29 22:00:24 +0000 UTC View Post

Salt Watermelon Kitkat? - GDI 3876

Amazon Sees a Palm Reader in your Future - DTNS 3876 starts at 15:00

It’s Taco Tuesday. Tom made some bad decisions on food choices. Food talk takes over. Patrick only has coffee for breakfast and Sarah wants a full meal. How much of American bacon is too much to eat? Sarah goes over the foods she can't stand. Did a watermelon hurt Sarah in the past?


Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Patrick Beja, Roger Chang, Joe.
Link to the 2020-09-29 21:44:58 +0000 UTC View Post

Vulnerable Coffee Makers - ThreatWire

By Shannon Morse, ThreatWire 

Smarter branded products were found to be vulnerable to a series of attacks back in 2015, at which time researchers at Pen Test Partners in London showed how a malicious actor could get the WiFi encryption key for the Smarter iKettle version 1. Version 2 also didn’t have any firmware signing and the chipset used on the device, called the ESP8266, didn’t use a trusted enclave so t...

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GDI Video - Trailblazers ... Without the Blazers - GDI 3875

Farmville gone in a Flash - DTNS 3875 starts at 15:19

Roger is now lifting a cloud. Of course more fires. What floor are your executives on? A walk down Tech TV memory lane. Why are you taking away the cube panels?  No playing football in the office. Dress code revolt.   

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Joe.
Link to the 2020-09-28 21:54:31 +0000 UTC View Post