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Tom Merritt

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  • 40 minutes 33 seconds
    Is Netflix Slowly Becoming a Podcatcher? - DTNS 5166

    LG plans to show off its first Micro RGB TV at CES 2026, and Dr Niki tells us about a treatment for Huntington’s Disease.


    Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Dr Niki.


    Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

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    16 December 2025, 8:27 pm
  • 24 minutes 52 seconds
    Roomba Goes Bankrupt, But It Doesn’t Totally Suck - DTNS 5165

    Also, why is that Copilot button on your LG TV making so many people so mad?


    Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood


    Show notes can be found here.

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    15 December 2025, 7:25 pm
  • 21 minutes 23 seconds
    Why Disney Struck a Deal with OpenAI - DTNS Weekend

    Andy Beach from Engines of Change explains what the deal means and how it might set a precedent for the future.


    Starring Tom Merritt and Andy Beach.


    https://www.enginesofchange.ai/

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    13 December 2025, 7:44 pm
  • 34 minutes 37 seconds
    Apple (Mostly) Loses in Its Epic Games Appeal - DTNS 5164

    OpenAI released GPT 5.2 and teased an Adult Mode arriving early 2026, and Scott Johnson tells us why the Game Awards is an early sign of a gaming slowdown.




    Starring Jason Howell, Jenn Cutter, Tom Merritt and Scott Johnson.


    Show notes can be found here.

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    12 December 2025, 7:29 pm
  • 24 minutes 15 seconds
    Disney and OpenAI Strike an Unexpected Deal - DTNS 5163

    Android is getting emergency live video support for life saving help when its needed, and Rivian is developing its own in-house self-driving AI chip for its EVs.


    Starring Jason Howell, Jenn Cutter,Tom Merritt and Andy Beach.


    Show notes can be found here.

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    11 December 2025, 7:31 pm
  • 24 minutes 10 seconds
    Free Photoshop Comes to ChatGPT - DTNS 5162

    Plus, EVs are not yet more dangerous than other cars, and Instagram lets you customize Reels.


    Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane.


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    10 December 2025, 7:55 pm
  • 30 minutes 42 seconds
    The Pebble Index 01 Smart Ring Is… Different - DTNS 5161

    Nvidia can sell its H200 GPUs to companies in China, and Australia's social media ban for users under the age of 16 is in effect.


    Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.


    Links to storied discussed in this episode can be found here.

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    9 December 2025, 8:20 pm
  • 40 minutes 15 seconds
    Google and Xreal Team Up On Your Face - DTNS 5160

    Google takes on Meta in the smart glasses arena, plus why Paramount is trying to swipe Warner Bros. away from Netflix. All that and mushroom resistors in your PC!


    Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Jason Howell, Justin Robert Young, and Dr Niki.


    Show notes can be found here.

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    8 December 2025, 7:57 pm
  • 16 minutes 59 seconds
    A Police Officer's View of Flock Video Surveillance - DTNS Weekend

    17-year police veteran Mike talks about the controversy over Flock camera surveillance and his experience with it.


    Featuring Tom Merritt and Officer Mike.


    6 Myths About License Plate Readers and Security Systems


    Flock Roundup


    Flock Safety – Wikipedia

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    6 December 2025, 8:00 pm
  • 34 minutes 40 seconds
    Netflix Won the Bid for Warner Brothers. What Happens Next? DTNS - 5159

    Plus the war between AI and News Publishers carries on with Meta declaring peace. 


    Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao and Brian Brushwood


    Show notes found here.

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    5 December 2025, 7:20 pm
  • 31 minutes 39 seconds
    Meta Plans to Slash Spending on the Metaverse - DTNS 5158

    Apple Interface Chief Alan Dye just got poached by Meta, and Andy Beach tells us about AI assisted diner tags on Open Table.


    Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Tom Merritt and Andy Beach.


    Show notes found here.

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    4 December 2025, 7:44 pm
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