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  1. EV Vehicle Safety For First Responders - DTNS 4403

    28 november 2022 · 30 min

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    EVs are a growing presence on highways and streets. But how should emergency responders treat them when they’re involved in an accident? Bodie Grimm from the Kilowatt EV podcast shares his thoughts. And as the demand for EVs grows, their production is increasingly coming from non-traditional auto-manufacturing countries. Plus Mike Orcutt from the MIT Technology Review believes a sci-fi blockchain game could help create a metaverse that isn’t controlled by just one owner. Lees meer

    Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Bodie Grimm, Roger Chang, Joe.

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  2. Layoff, Rinse, Repeat - DTNS 4402

    23 november 2022 · 33 min

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    Recent tech layoffs have made big news in recent weeks. But what’s behind the layoff moves and what can workers expect to find as they look for new work? Plus GPU shipments fell 25.1% in Q3 compared to last year. What’s behind the drop? And Meta announced Cicero, an AI that they say can achieve human-level performance in the strategic board game Diplomacy. Lees meer

    Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Megan Morrone, Roger Chang, Joe.

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  3. The Capital “T” Truth About Machine Learning – DTNS 4401

    22 november 2022 · 31 min

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    As AI gets more sophisticated the scientists who’ve developed them are at a loss on how they exactly work. We ask data scientist Andrea Jones-Rooy to explain what’s going on and what it says about the limitations of AI. Lees meer

    Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Andrea Jones-Rooy, Roger Chang, Joe.

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  4. Make 3D TVs Cool Again - DTNS 4400

    21 november 2022 · 33 min

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    TV selection has never been better but how do you know you’re getting the best deal? Robert Heron is here with his picks for best Holiday shopping deals on TVs. Plus move over foldable LCD screens and make way for LG’s stretchable displays! And Wired’s Omar L. Gallaga wrote a story called “It’s Time to Make 3D TVs a Thing Again”. Is there a big enough demand for 3D TVs or is it an answer to a question no one asked? Lees meer

    Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robert Heron, Roger Chang, Joe.

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  5. Patrick's Audio Gear Gift Guide - DTNS 4399

    18 november 2022 · 36 min

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    Still having trouble figuring out what to get that home theater/audio geek in your life for the Holidays? Patrick is here with his gift picks. We interview well-known video game accessibility consultant Steve Saylor on what goes into making video gaming accessible to those with disabilities. And what’s the latest on the going ons at Twitter. Lees meer

    Starring Sarah Lane, Patrick Norton, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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  6. Making Voting Transparent - DTNS 4398

    17 november 2022 · 31 min

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    Pew Research Center released survey data on how teens use and perceive social media. The Verge has an article up about The Browser Company’s Arc browser and their productivity approach to browsing. And we delve into a story about University of Florida computer science professor Juan Gilbert who’s developing an unhackable electronic voting machine. Lees meer

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

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  7. Libraries Jump Into the Streams - DTNS 4397

    16 november 2022 · 31 min

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    Alphabet’s Mineral project has partnership with berry grower Driscoll to monitor the condition of its crops. Motherboard has a story on how local libraries are launching their own local streaming music services. And what's the latest on the state of chip supplies. Lees meer

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

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  8. Is Mastodon Right For You? - DTNS 4396

    15 november 2022 · 31 min

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    Shannon gives us the details on MediaTek’s latest flagship SoC. Mastodon, the open source software for people to self-host their own social networks, has garnered increased interest as people look to abandon Twitter. We explain how it works and what you need to do to use it. And as the EU investigates Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard eyes fall on the availability of Call of Duty on other platforms. Lees meer

    Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Shannon Morse, Roger Chang, Joe.

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  9. Can You Roam for Work? - DTNS 4395

    14 november 2022 · 30 min

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    The Holiday Shopping season is here and Trisha Hershberger has gift ideas to fit any video gaming need and budget. And there’s a trend of folks using dating apps to make platonic relationships and it's giving rise to startups who specialize in connecting people for friendships. Plus Malaysia built a work from home paradise. How has it worked out so far and what can other destinations learn? Lees meer

    Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Trisha Hershberger, Roger Chang, Joe.

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  10. Film Renews and Digital Refreshes - DTNS Weekend Edition 3

    11 november 2022 · 30 min

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    Sony, Canon, Fuji, and OM-System all release cameras, but where's Nikon? Film is finally growing for real this time. And what's a picture worth? Lees meer

    Hosted by Rich Stroffolino and Anthony Lemos

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  11. What Does FTX Mean? - DTNS 4394

    10 november 2022 · 32 min

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    Waymo passes another hurdle in California, Airly is monitoring the air we breathe, and what’s really happening with FTX and why does it matter? Lees meer

    Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Chris Ashley, Amos, Joe.

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  12. New Graphics Cards? Wait and See - DTNS 4393

    9 november 2022 · 31 min

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    AMD’s RDNA 3 powered Radeon RX 7900 XTX and 7900 XT hit the shelves next month. Are they worth waiting for and should you even consider them? Plus Meta is laying off 13% of its workforce or about 11,000 people. Is this a sign of a bigger issue at the social media giant? And Security researchers found evidence that several of Apple’s first-party apps seem to report data even with iPhone analytics turned off. Lees meer

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

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  13. TV vs Mobile, Video vs Shorts - DTNS 4392

    8 november 2022 · 31 min

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    Microsoft might be testing the idea of placing ads in the Windows 11 Start Menu. YouTube Shorts– YouTube’s TikTok-like feature– had 1.5 billion users a month who watched 30 billion videos a month as of the beginning of the year according to YouTube product manager Todd Sherman in a Verge story. Is this the future for YouTube? And Wired posted a story “TikTok’s Greatest Asset Isn’t Its Algorithm—It’s Your Phone” by Leo Kim. Is he right? Is this smartphone medium really TikTok’s secret sauce? Lees meer

    Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Lamarr Wilson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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  14. Air Fee & Fee - DTNS 4391

    7 november 2022 · 31 min

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    Apple has plans for Siri from making its activation phrase snappier to integrating it into third-party products. How plausible are the effects of cosmic radiation on our electronics and do we need to pay more attention to it? And Airbnb is planning to make its pricing more transparent to customers so they don’t suffer sticker-shock when they pay the bill. Lees meer

    Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Iyaz Akhtar, Roger Chang, Joe.

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  15. Just Don't Call Them NFTs - DTNS 4390

    4 november 2022 · 31 min

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    As demand for new chips slumps will the existing chip shortages turn into a chip glut? How did Reddit grow NFTs right as the broader market for NFTs dropped? And has the streaming service space reached saturation point? Lees meer

    Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.

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  16. Connected Items Matter - DTNS 4389

    3 november 2022 · 31 min

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    We talk to Jeri Ellsworth about the kickstarted AR gaming system Tilt Five. Matter gains some steam as the companies formally announce their Matter smart home standard product roadmaps. And Rewind AI announces a software tool that keeps a searchable record of everything you do locally on any Apple Silicon powered Mac. Lees meer

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

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  17. Is There A Visual Search Trend? - DTNS 4388

    2 november 2022 · 31 min

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    Sony announces release dates, pricing and full feature set for the PSVR2. Plus Google just put a Lens button to the google.com homepage in the search bar. And we have all the news from Google’s AI event. Lees meer

    Starring Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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  18. How Do You Cut an EV? - DTNS 4387

    1 november 2022 · 28 min

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    We find out how Mercedes-Benz is developing new technologies and protocols to make EVs safer for passengers and first responders. Plus Amazon is opening its full Amazon Music Unlimited catalog in Shuffle Mode to all Prime subscribers at no additional cost. And YouTube announced “Primetime Channels”, a feature that lets viewers subscribe and watch content from over 30 services within the YouTube app. Lees meer

    Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Tim Stevens, Roger Chang, Joe.

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  19. 4 Second Warning, Now For Earthquakes! - DTNS 4386

    31 oktober 2022 · 32 min

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    How is climate change negatively impacting high-performance computing aka super computers and what can be done about it? Plus how did Android users get alerted to an earthquake before it happened? And now that Elon Musk is the owner of Twitter what are the changes that are being announced? Lees meer

    Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Dr Niki Ackermans, Roger Chang, Joe.

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  20. Venture Cowpitalism - DTNS 4385

    28 oktober 2022 · 34 min

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    We go over the week’s big tech earnings reports; with some doing well and others not so well. Will lab grown meat ever be a commercially viable competitor to traditional farm raised meat or plant-based meat alternatives? And how many licenses will creators need to get to fully use Adobe Creative Cloud? Lees meer

    Starring Rich Stroffolino, Nate Lanxon, Roger Chang, Joe.

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  21. Musk Now Owns Twitter. Now What? - DTNS 4384

    27 oktober 2022 · 34 min

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    The process of transferring funds to buy Twitter by Elon Musk has begun. What will the company look like under Elon’s management? Disney is looking at integrating their theme parks with their Disney plus subscriber data to tailor a more personal experience. And when will drone delivery become a mainstream option? Lees meer

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

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  22. You Tweet It Best When You Tweet Nothing At All - DTNS 4383

    26 oktober 2022 · 31 min

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    Can playing video games help kids improve their memory and motor skills? What happened to the GPS over the Dallas-Fort Worth region on Oct 17th? And Twitter has noticed a decrease in heavy Twitter user activity since March of 2020. Lees meer

    Starring Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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  23. Google Watch, Now With Spider Sensing - DTNS 4382

    25 oktober 2022 · 33 min

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    Shannon shares her hands-on experience with Google's new Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel Watch. Shutterstock is partnering with Open AI to integrate DALL-E 2. Getty Images wary of the legal implications of selling AI generated images is going another route. With the release of iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16.1, Apple is revising the App Store guidelines. Lees meer

    Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Shannon Morse, Roger Chang, Joe.

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  24. Windowed Chaos - DTNS 4381

    24 oktober 2022 · 31 min

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    YouTube rolls up design and pricing changes. Apple rolls out iPadOS 16.1 a week after introducing new iPads. And how is the US crackdown on the export of semiconductor technology affecting China? Lees meer

    Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Nica Montford, Roger Chang, Joe.

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  25. The 4-1-1 On 3-2-1 Backups

    21 oktober 2022 · 34 min

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    Backing up your data is important. But doing it correctly is just as important. Pat tells us what we need to know about keeping our data safe from drive failure. Plus are we losing our interest in technology? And AI company Runway announced a product that will edit video based on written descriptions. Lees meer

    Starring Tom Merritt, Patrick Norton, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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  26. Does It Matter If Smart Devices Are Secure? - DTNS 4379

    20 oktober 2022 · 30 min

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    The US NIST and the FTC are working on a basic set of security standards to create at-a-glance security labels, Uber launches a new advertising product called Journey Ads, and how large tech companies are using government regulation to their benefit in India. Lees meer

    Starring Tom Merritt, Lamarr Wilson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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  27. Netflix Ventures Into Cloudy Gaming Market - DTNS 4378

    19 oktober 2022 · 32 min

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    A partly redacted version of a Microsoft filing in the UK says it wants to build an Xbox mobile game store. What would that look like and is this part of its wider cloud gaming plans? Apple has a solution to the compatibility issue between the 10th generation iPad and 1st generation Apple Pencil. And with its reported increase in subscriptions is Netflix doing better than previous forecasts have suggested? Lees meer

    Starring Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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  28. Do I Need That Wi-Fi 6E Router? - DTNS 4377

    18 oktober 2022 · 30 min

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    Apple announces an updated iPad and iPad Pro. We explain the benefits of Wi-Fi 6E for users who don’t might not even have devices that can use the updated protocol. And will live-streamed shopping ever happen in the US? Lees meer

    Starring Tom Merritt, Iyaz Akhtar, Dave Hamilton, Roger Chang, Joe.

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  29. Social Media Rests on Cute - DTNS 4376

    17 oktober 2022 · 30 min

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    How is social media increasing pressure on endangered species and negatively impacting conservation efforts and what can be done about it? Gas is the latest social media app to see increasing popularity on the Apple App Store. The twist? You have to be nice! And news sites are turning GDPR into an opportunity to sell subscriptions. Lees meer

    Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, Blair Bazdarich, Roger Chang, Joe.

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  30. Can You Spell Metaverse Without VR? - DTNS 4375

    14 oktober 2022 · 32 min

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    While Google gets heat for scrapping high-profile endeavors like Stadia, operations like Google Fiber are quietly bouncing back. The Information has new details on Apple’s alleged upcoming mixed-reality headset. And Wired’s Steven Levy asks if the Metaverse would work better without the VR. Lees meer

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

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  31. Mark's Metaverse, Open As In Microsoft - DTNS 4374

    13 oktober 2022 · 30 min

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    Google is building a video chat booth based on the company’s Starline holographic system announced last year at Google I/O. We analyze details from a Verge post about what Mark Zuckerberg thinks “open” means. And Microsoft decides to rebrand Office. Lees meer

    Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Lamarr Wilson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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  32. All the Eye Candy Your 4090 Can Chew - DTNS 4373

    12 oktober 2022 · 32 min

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    We go over all the announcements from Microsoft’ Surface event. Roku announced eight new smart home devices. Lights, cameras, doorbells, and plugs that you can control from the Roku OS. And we share our value rating on Nvidia’s ginormous new RTX 4090 GPU. Lees meer

    Starring Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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  33. Excited About Wave Power - DTNS 4372

    11 oktober 2022 · 31 min

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    Meta announces updates to Metaverse including new features from partners like Microsoft. Plus a new Oculus headset! And Annalee Newitz is here to explain the Blue Economy and how scientists are harnessing ocean waves to generate emission free energy. Lees meer

    Starring Tom Merritt, Annalee Newitz, Roger Chang, Joe.

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  34. The Robotics Terms of Service - DTNS 4371

    7 oktober 2022 · 33 min

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    TVs are constantly being updated with new features. What should be the minimum set of features your next TV should have before you make a purchase? And look out AI text to image generators! Stability AI, the folks behind the Stable Diffusion text-to-image generator, are backing Harmonai, a tool set that can generate clips of music by training on hundreds of hours of existing songs. Lees meer

    Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Robert Heron, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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  35. Pixels & Chips - DTNS 4370

    6 oktober 2022 · 33 min

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    What’s exactly inside the recently passed CHIPS Act and which industries and companies will benefit from it? Plus Google announces its latest phones the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. Are they worth upgrading if you already have a Pixel 6 or 6 Pro? Lees meer

    Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Jennifer Briney, Roger Chang, Joe.

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  36. 3D Printing, Fast But Not Furious - DTNS 4369

    5 oktober 2022 · 32 min

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    Stanford University scientists work on producing a faster method of 3D printing objects. Plus Facebook is adding “show more” and “show less” buttons below posts in a user’s news feed while it works out how to maintain its user base and relevancy. And we fill you in on the latest news on Elon Musk’s bid to acquire Twitter. Lees meer

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

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  37. Too Many Key Masters, Not Enough Gate Keepers - DTNS 4368

    4 oktober 2022 · 32 min

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    Why did Twitter grant 4,000 plus employees elevated access privileges to user accounts and how does that compare to a competent IT security policy? Sensor Tower reports revenue from Apple’s App Store dipped 5% on the year in September and Google Play revenue fell 8% on the year. Is this simply due to inflation and COL issues and what does it mean for those services moving forward? The European Council approved the Digital Services Act. How will it impact users and service providers? Lees meer

    Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Rod Simmons , Roger Chang, Joe.

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  38. How Does Machine Bias Work? - DTNS 4367

    3 oktober 2022 · 31 min

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    A New York law is forcing a rethink on bias in AI. What are the practical outcomes of this type of legislation and how do you remove bias in AI? Plus the Supreme Court agrees to hear a case about the liability of platforms from hosting objectionable content. Lees meer

    Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Andrea Jones-Rooy, Roger Chang, Joe.

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  39. Battery Grips Plus - DTNS Weekend Edition 2

    1 oktober 2022 · 35 min

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    Action cams heat up, cameras start sporting SSDs, and will we soon see a new 35mm point and shoot? Lees meer

    Hosted by Rich Stroffolino and Anthony Lemos

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  40. Is That Really What My Spleen Looks Like? - DTNS 4366

    30 september 2022 · 32 min

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    What is spectroscopic x-ray imaging and how is it being used in the medical field? We go over the latest Twitter vs Musk saga? And what should happen to a drone operator when it causes a power outage? Lees meer

    Starring Tom Merritt, Dr. Niki Ackermans, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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  41. Stadia Game Over - DTNS 4365

    29 september 2022 · 32 min

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    Google announces it will close the Stadia game streaming service Jan 2023. Meta introduced its new AI generation tool called Make-A-Video, letting users type in a description of a scene, with the system generating a short video matching that text. Lees meer

    Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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  42. All Of Amazon's New Stuff - DTNS 4364

    28 september 2022 · 31 min

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    We sift through and analyze all of today’s product announcements from Amazon including a new version of the Kindle that you can write on called Scribe. Character.AI opened a public beta letting visitors create a chat bot based on any character they choose. And we look back at the origins of the humble electric button. Lees meer

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

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  43. Lies, Damn Lies, And Benchmarks - DTNS 4363

    27 september 2022 · 32 min

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    Intel has announced its 13th generation “Raptor Lake” of Core processors. How does it stack up against AMD’s recently announced Zen 4 based Ryzen 7000 series? And how do you prevent images you’ve taken and uploaded to the Internet from being used to train AI? Lees meer

    Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Patrick Norton, Roger Chang, Joe.

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  44. He's More Machine Now, Than Man - DTNS 4362

    26 september 2022 · 32 min

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    We look at some of the ways boardgames are integrating apps and smartphones into their gameplay. Plus what are the implications of an artist who copyrighted their work that was created by an image generation AI? And can technology help iconic voices live forever? Lees meer

    Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Chris Mancini, Roger Chang, Joe.

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  45. Myth Factor Authentication - DTNS 4361

    23 september 2022 · 31 min

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    Two-Factor Authentication is a step above a simple password for account protection but it isn’t perfect. We dispel some common myths people hold about 2FA. France tries to curb the influence of Amazon on small booksellers in the country by forcing mandatory delivery fees. And is podcasting out of ideas? Lees meer

    Starring Tom Merritt, Shannon Morse, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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  46. Big Thought Energy - DTNS 4360

    22 september 2022 · 31 min

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    ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, developed a new virtual reality headset called the Pico 4. Can it compete with the incumbent players? A company called Seoul Robotics is developing an autonomous vehicle system that doesn’t put sensors in cars, but inside towers along roads and then broadcasts telemetry data to the car. Is it a viable alternative to the current approach? And we discuss the thesis of the Verge’s Russell Brandom from his article “How platforms turn boring.” Lees meer

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

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  47. Getty Doesn't Get AI - DTNS 4359

    21 september 2022 · 31 min

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    Google has begun rolling out “Results about you” a feature that lets you remove details about yourself from Google’s search results. The US NTSB has called for alcohol detection systems in cars to prevent impaired driving. Getty Images told The Verge it no longer lets users upload and sell illustrations generated using text-to-image services like DALL-E or Midjourney. Lees meer

    Starring Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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  48. Not All Brains Are Alike - DTNS 4358

    20 september 2022 · 33 min

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    Nvidia unveils its 4000 series of GPUs. Nvidia’s latest chip features improvements in ray-tracing speed and features, DLSS 3.0, and of course a much higher price point. We breakdown what Nvidia has unleashed and what it means for you. Plus we talk to Dr. Kiki Sanford about how brain-computer interfaces work. Plus OpenAI is now allowing AI art generator DALL-E to edit images with human faces, something that was banned due to fears of misuse. Lees meer

    Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Dr. Kiki Sanford, Roger Chang, Joe.

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  49. BeReal Wants To BePaid - DTNS 4357

    19 september 2022 · 31 min

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    Instacart hopes to beat Amazon’s “Just Walk Out Tech” with a “Connected Store” experience that blends existing and new technologies to smooth the in-store shopping experience. Facebook rolls out a Reels API to share from 3rd party apps and BeReal begins monetizing its platform. And the company behind “Deep Nostalgia” tech used by the service MyGenealogy is launching Creative Reality Studio. A service that creates virtual human-like presenters complete with synthesized voice for presentations. Creepy! Lees meer

    Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Lamarr Wilson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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  50. The New Ford Mustang is Unreal! - DTNS 4356

    16 september 2022 · 32 min

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    Ford’s 2024 gasoline powered Mustang is getting an EV influenced interior including a handbrake that looks suspiciously like a joystick. Why an incomplete Internet of Things “Matter” on launch is still good. And what is “Customers Ask Alexa” and should Alexa users embrace it? Lees meer

    Starring Tom Merritt, Tim Stevens, Roger Chang, Joe.

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