Daily Tech News Show

Tom Merritt

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  • 28 minutes 3 seconds
    Nintendo Announces the Long-Awaited Switch 2 - DTNS 4937

     Today’s Daily Tech News Show dishes out all the details on the newly announced Nintendo Switch 2 gaming console, Duolingo's right place right time, Bluesky's upcoming photo-sharing app, a conversation with a long-time RedNote user, and more!


    Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao.


    Show notes can be found here

    16 January 2025, 8:32 pm
  • 22 minutes 51 seconds
    Why We Still Need to Explain the Tik Tok Ban - DTNS 4936

    Today’s Daily Tech News Show dives into TikTok’s potential shutdown, Google Workspace’s Gemini integration, and Softbank’s attempt to redefine search culture in Japan. Plus, insights into Nvidia’s Cosmos platform and more!


    Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter.


    Show notes can be found here.

    15 January 2025, 8:13 pm
  • 29 minutes 9 seconds
    Hope Remains for TikTok in U.S. - DTNS 4935

    TikTok’s U.S. ban deadline fuels divestment talks, Musk rumors, and user shifts, as Amazon delays AI updates, and new launches include DJI’s Flip drone and DirecTV’s MySports bundle.


    Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.


    Open show notes here.

    14 January 2025, 8:33 pm
  • 29 minutes 40 seconds
    US Proposes Tight GPU Export Rules - DTNS 4934

    Proposed GPU export restrictions target China, setting tiered licensing rules that could impact global AI chip distribution. Mastodon wants to transfer ownership, Sonos CEO's resigns, and Netflix overtakes BBC1 in the UK.


    Starring Tom Merritt and Jason Howell.


    Show note can be found here.

    13 January 2025, 8:15 pm
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    TikTok's Clock Runs Out?- DTNS Live 4933

    A recent survey by Deloitte has shown a drop in EV interest. Why has interest in EVs waned? Sports-focused streaming service Venu, co-founded by Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Fox Corp., has been discontinued. With a possible TikTok shut down in the US on the horizon, what are some alternatives? Plus we engage with some introspective questions in our Friday end-of-week debates.


    Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

    Link to the Show Notes.

    10 January 2025, 10:36 pm
  • 28 minutes 6 seconds
    What Happened to Tik Tok in Court - DTNS 4933
    Tom explains what the law against TikTok in the US actually says, what the company's options are, and what might happen next. Plus final thoughts from CES and future plans for these briefings!
    10 January 2025, 7:36 pm
  • 1 hour 49 seconds
    You've Made Your Thread, Now Lie on It - DTNS Live 4932

    We discuss the winners of Best of CES 2025. Plus Meta backtracks on its policy of allowing political content on its platform. And we discuss the LA Fires and how it has impacted the DTNS crew.


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

    Link to the Show Notes.

    9 January 2025, 10:24 pm
  • 24 minutes 35 seconds
    Health and Accessibility a Priority at CES - DTNS 4932
    CES Spokesperson Allison Fried tells us about the growing tech trends at CES. Also why Apple is not selling your conversations to advertisers, and NotebookLM launches a news podcast.
    9 January 2025, 5:21 pm
  • 59 minutes 26 seconds
    Are You Compliant, Do You Matter? - DTNS Live 4931

    Tom finds Matter is slowly making its way across more IoT smart home devices. Robert Heron is here with details on Home Theater technology trends for this year including even larger screens, brighter OLED displays, and laser short-throw projects. Plus Robb Dunewood shares the results of his quest to find better microphones for podcasting. And Jason Howell discovers an AI powered earbud that does translation.


    Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Jason Howell, Robert Heron, Roger Chang, Amos, Joe.

    Link to the Show Notes.

    8 January 2025, 10:25 pm
  • 18 minutes 10 seconds
    Matter Has a Moment at CES - DTNS 4931

    Tom has good news for fans of the Matter smart home standard. Plus, tech to help dyslexic readers and more from CES 2025.







    8 January 2025, 6:00 pm
  • 59 minutes 54 seconds
    Attach This Title With Silicone Tape! - DTNS Live 4930

    It’s day 2 of our CES coverage. Allison found a space heater for beehives, an emotional support robot for pets, iFixit’s latest DIY repair tools. Plus Robb has found a potentially life changing tool for those with dyslexia. Tom’s found several new smart glasses. And Bodie shares what he learned from Lightship RV about the future of EV RVing and Pivotal’s single seat EVTOL.


    Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Allison Sheridan, Bodie Grimm, Roger Chang, Amos, Joe.

    Link to the Show Notes.

    7 January 2025, 10:19 pm
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