Daily Tech News Show

Tom Merritt

Helping each other understand technology.

  • 28 minutes 57 seconds
    Galaxy Unpacked Leaves Us Hanging - DTNS 4940

    There was a cliffhanger ending to Samsung’s announcement, plus Google dominates education tech and Molly Wood tells us how data centers can power themselve sustainably.


    Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter.


    Epsiode show notes can be found here.

    22 January 2025, 9:03 pm
  • 32 minutes 52 seconds
    Breaking the TikTok Law - DTNS 4939

    Why companies may be risking fines in the US, should your mobile OS restrict SIM card info and Reed Albergotti from Semafor tells us why the World Economic Forum in Davos is something of a tech conference. 


    Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao.


    Show notes can be found here.

    21 January 2025, 8:02 pm
  • 29 minutes 11 seconds
    Ok So NOW What for Tik Tok? - DTNS 4938

    Plus, Norway is set to launch more rockets, great news for longer-lasting batteries and batteries on the power grid, and Lamarr Wilson has some advice for the TikTok diaspora.


    Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao


    Show notes can be found here

    17 January 2025, 8:09 pm
  • 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
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