Daily Tech News Show

Epizodes

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  The iPhone 18 Ain’t Bad, It’s Just Big and Expensive - DTNS 5354 16.09.2026 32min

  We look over the largely growing reviews of the iPhone 18 Pro, plus what Flock Cameras actually capture and a security industry perspective on securing agents.Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  We Don't Talk About the Googlebook Event - DTNS 5353 15.09.2026 32min

  Steam Frame reviews say that the VR headset is ambitious and expensive with limited games support, and newly developed perovskite solar cells can charge more efficiently underwater than traditional silicon solar cells.Starring Tom Merritt and Jason Howell.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Why Are AI Companies Talking All About Pacing? - DTNS 5352 14.09.2026 38min

  Code spotted inside of iOS27 shows how real AI model choice might present itself inside the OS, and Justin Robert Young talks about how AI has become the top political issue heading into the US midterms.Starring Jason Howell, Robb Dunewood, Tom Merritt, and Justin Robert Young.Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Apple iPhone Duo Reaction - DTNS WEEKEND 12.09.2026 51min

  Apple just unveiled its latest lineup: the iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, the much-anticipated iPhone Duo, Apple Watch Series 12, and AirPods 5. But the big question is: is Apple’s first foldable iPhone actually worth the hype? Jenn Cutter and SnobOS Podcasters Nica Montford and Terrance Gaines join us to break down Apple’s boldest iPhone yet—and whether the iPhone Duo changes the game.Starring Sarah Lane, Nica Montford, Terrance Gaines, Jenn Cutter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Is Apple's Product Line Too Confusing? - DTNS Live 5351 11.09.2026 1h 1min

  Scott Johnson joins us to talk about Apple's ever-growing list of iPhones and whether we still want or need game consoles. Plus, if AI is unsafe, what do we want done to make it safe? It's the Friday BIG TECH QUESTIONS episode. Join us!Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Reason AI Experts Are Scared it Might Kill Us All - DTNS 5350 10.09.2026 39min

  It’s a small chance, but still. At least autonomous vehicles are safer for us. And poor Instagram. Making it “safer” makes it less fun.Starring: Tom Merritt and Sarah LaneShow notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Apple’s New CEO Announces a New Foldable iPhone - DTNS 5349 09.09.2026 43min

  Apple also has a new watch and more. Sarah Lane joins us to break it all down. Plus, an Anthropic engineer quits over AI safety fears.Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Sarah Lane.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  LG Smart TVs Are Listening a Little Too Long - DTNS 5348 08.09.2026 37min

  Dr. Niki reviews and calls out the IgNobel prizes, the silliest achievements in science, and Google Search is now very different in the EU as the company complies with the Digital Markets Act.Starring Tom Merritt, Jason Howell, and Dr. Nicole Ackermans.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Why Is the US FDA Having So Many Food Recalls? - DTNS WEEKEND 06.09.2026 15min

  Dr. Niki looked at the numbers and tells us why this year’s number of recalls is not that different than previous ones, but is notable in one important way.Featuring Tom Merritt and Dr. Nicole Ackermans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  DTNS August 2026 in Review 05.09.2026 21min

  Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter look back on the biggest tech stories of JulyStarring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  OpenAI President Says It Reached AGI with Astra - DTNS 5347 04.09.2026 33min

  Astra is coming for us all, Lenovo has new concept devices, and Microsoft knows what’s best for you. Streaming game limits and developer configurations. Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Anker Takes Home Security Off the Grid at IFA 2026 - DTNS 5346 03.09.2026 29min

  DJI, Roborock, and Dyson unveiled new robovacs that can easily climb stairs and keep home mapping data private, and HTC's VIVE Eagle smartglasses gives bystanders the ability to stop recording simply by saying so themselves.Starring Jason Howell and Jenn CutterShow notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Google Won’t Have to Sell its Ad Business - DTNS 5345 02.09.2026 25min

  A judge rules that Google won’t have to drop its ad tech businesses. Plus, OPenAI says how it will safeguard Astra, and Anthropic releases Fable 5.1Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane.Links to the stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Sonos's New Soundbar and Headphones Right Some of Its Wrongs - DTNS 5344 01.09.2026 32min

  Roku's first OLED TV is more affordable and likely still has ads, and a new study that finds that raindrops really can do the electric slide and that's one reason why metal corrodes.Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The EU Regulates ChatGPT Like a Search Engine - DTNS 5343 31.08.2026 28min

  The EU calls ChatGPT a Very Large Search Engine Platform; also, it’s Tim Cook’s last day, and Microsoft leans back towards physical media for Xbox.Starring Tom Merritt and Robb DunewoodShow notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Why Robot Blood Draws Are Better for Workers and Patients - DTNS WEEKEND 29.08.2026 21min

  Dr. Gerry Tolbert joins us to tell us why he's so excited for a robotic system to draw blood and what hurdles it will need to overcome to get widespread acceptance. And yes, his name is pronounced Jerry, not Gary, which Tom knows, but Gerry was too nice to correct him during the show. https://thenextweb.com/news/vitestro-aletta-fda-robotic-blood-drawhttps://academic.oup.com/clinchem/article/72/8/845/8566288?login=falsehttps://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05878483 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Anthropic is (almost) Not a Supply Chain Risk - DTNS 5342 28.08.2026 33min

  Grand Theft Auto VI runs at an articulable 30 frames per second and apparently has around 80 hours of gameplay, and Samsung's new Odyssey monitor lineup pushes 1100Hz refresh whether you can tell the difference or not.Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao.Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  NVIDIA is about to buy HuggingFace - DTNS 5341 27.08.2026 36min

  And HuggingFace made a dancing robot duck.Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue DaoShow notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Meta Agrees to Change Its Ways, But Not Admit Guilt - DTNS 5340 26.08.2026 37min

  Meta will change its teen policies for ten years, Bill Gates wants to tax AI and robots, and Xbox kicks off its disc-to-digital program.Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Apple’s new Mac Mini and Mac Studio Are All About Local AI - DTNS 5339 25.08.2026 39min

  Uber is giving parents of teens the ability to livestream video of the child's ride in real time, and Android 17 includes a new Motion Assist feature to help reduce motion sickness for riders in moving vehicles.Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt and Dr. Niki.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.