Best Jeremy Merritt Podcasts (2025)

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2025 Tech Predictions Results - DTNS 5175 50:20

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8m ago50:20

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Last year our predictions panel gave two predictions about what the future of tech would like in 2025 all the way back in December of 2024. What terrible and exciting things do we foresee and what did we get wrong? Find out! Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, David Spark, Roger, Joe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com…

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The Best of 2025 – DTNS 5174 48:03

12m ago48:03

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2025 saw plenty of big tech stories take the headlines for DTNS. From broad public skepticism over AI to the increase in costs in computer components and devices as companies invest huge sums into data centers. So Joe put together the best conversations we’ve had all year, plus some of the more pithy comments from this year’s Live With It! and put …

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2025 Tech Predictions – DTNS 4926 Rerun 1:00:42

2h ago1:00:42

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It’s our 2025 Tech Predictions Show! Tom and Sarah along with Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young and David Spark bring their two predictions of what they think will happen to the tech landscape in the year 2025! Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young and David Spark. Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…

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DTNS 2025 Tech News in Review 42:48

14m ago42:48

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Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter look back on the biggest tech stories of the year. Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Gift Support Show - DTNS Live 5173 57:09

33m ago57:09

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The Holiday season is filled with tech gifts from friends and family. So we put together this special gift support show to share our tips and experiences on supporting people who need might need a little more help with their gifts. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Jason Howell, Trisha Hershberger, Rich Stroffolino, Roger Chang, Joe.…

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Tech Gifts Past, Present, and Future - DTNS 5172 1:12:25

2d ago1:12:25

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The DTNS crew and several folks from the audience share their thoughts on great tech gifts they've got, or are hoping to get for the holidays. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Jason Howell, Amos, Roger Chang, Bradd, Gary, Bill, Benjamin, HitNRun Tony, Brian, Kory, Joe. Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

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The DTNS Inbox Takes Over - DTNS 5171 33:07

1d ago33:07

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The FCC is blocking sales and imports of new foreign-made drones, and OpenAI warns AI browsers may never fully stop prompt injection. Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt. 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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Preservation or Piracy? The Scraping of All of Spotify - DTNS 5170 27:30

3d ago27:30

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Plus, foldables may be getting more square, and Waymos act odd during a power outage. Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Career - Lamarr Wilson 50:29

6d ago50:29

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In our first return guest, we talk to creator/influencer Lamarr Wilson about the word career. Lamarr talks about changing his career later in life from education to content creation. Why he switched and how his early interests and experiences with tech really set the stage for who he is now. Featuring Tom Merritt and Lamarr Wilson. https://www.lama…

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TikTok Sells Its US Arm - DTNS 5169 43:42

6d ago43:42

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Samsung announced the 2nm Exynos 2600 for some of the Galaxy S26 devices in 2027, and Jason shares his first impressions after 48 hours with the RayNeo X3 Pro smart glasses. Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, 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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Sony and Tencent’s Horizon of Friendship - DTNS 5168 33:10

7d ago33:10

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Plus OpenAI starts an app store, and Apple lets Japanese users have more app stores. Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao Show notes are found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Perfect Phone If You Don’t Care About Photos - DTNS 5167 24:22

8d ago24:22

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We also get new Gemini and Open AI tools, and Warner stands fast by the Netflix offer. 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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Is Netflix Slowly Becoming a Podcatcher? - DTNS 5166 40:33

9d ago40:33

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Roomba Goes Bankrupt, But It Doesn’t Totally Suck - DTNS 5165 24:52

10d ago24:52

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Why Disney Struck a Deal with OpenAI - DTNS Weekend 21:23

12d ago21:23

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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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Apple (Mostly) Loses in Its Epic Games Appeal - DTNS 5164 34:37

13d ago34:37

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Disney and OpenAI Strike an Unexpected Deal - DTNS 5163 24:15

14d ago24:15

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Free Photoshop Comes to ChatGPT - DTNS 5162 24:10

15d ago24:10

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Plus, EVs are not yet more dangerous than other cars, and Instagram lets you customize Reels. 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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The Pebble Index 01 Smart Ring Is… Different - DTNS 5161 30:42

16d ago30:42

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Google and Xreal Team Up On Your Face - DTNS 5160 40:15

22d ago40:15

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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A Police Officer's View of Flock Video Surveillance - DTNS Weekend 16:59

19d ago16:59

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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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Netflix Won the Bid for Warner Brothers. What Happens Next? DTNS - 5159 34:40

20d ago34:40

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Meta Plans to Slash Spending on the Metaverse - DTNS 5158 31:39

21d ago31:39

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Driverless Taxis Are Safer - DTNS 5157 27:45

22d ago27:45

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So why are we still letting humans drive? And Google letting Gemini write headlines isn’t going so well. 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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Samsung Introduces the Galaxy Z Tri-fold - DTNS 5156 33:18

23d ago33:18

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Amazon brings AI customization to its AWS clients with Nova Forge, and Apple changes up its AI leadership as John Giannandrea announces his retirement. 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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Netflix All But Kills Casting - DTNS 5155 30:06

24d ago30:06

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You can’t use your mobile app to send Netflix to the TV anymore. But your 12-year-old shouldn’t have a phone anyway according to one research paper. Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Bubble Talk, Gemini Rising, and RAM? In This Economy? - DTNS November in Review 26:56

26d ago26:56

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Tom Merritt and Jason Howell look back on the biggest tech stories of November. 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 RAM is So Expensive And When It Will Get Cheaper - DTNS 5154 30:29

1M ago30:29

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Plus, peace in the AI music wars, and no, you holding onto your phone longer will not tank the economy. 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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Goodbye ChromeOS, Hello… Aluminium OS? - DTNS 5153 31:35

30d ago31:35

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Google is about to rent its Tensor Processing Units to Meta, and the White House launched its AI-focused Genesis Mission to tackle energy needs. Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt and Mishaal Rahman. 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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Google Is On Top In AI - DTNS 5152 38:33

1M ago38:33

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You can tell because people are gunning for them. Plus, a new gadget that uses electricity to replace caffeine. Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, and Andy Beach. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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DTNS Weekend Feature - Gansu, China with Amateur Traveler 51:37

1M ago51:37

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We feature an episode of friend of the show Chris Christensen’s full Amateur Traveler show. You can find the original show notes for this episode of Amateur Traveler here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Pixel 10 is Getting AirDrop Support - DTNS 5151 33:16

1M ago33:16

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Andy Beach shares more details about Warner Music’s new AI deal, and Apple just released a new iPhone grip that's aimed at accessibility. Starring Jason Howell, Jenn Cutter, Tom Merritt and Andy Beach. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The AI Bubble Lives Another Day without Bursting - DTNS 5150 37:01

1M ago37:01

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Plus, Jason Howell got the first crack at Google’s Nano Bannana Pro and.. It’s good! Starring Tom Merritt and Jason Howell. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Why Thieves Don’t Want Your Samsung Phone - DTNS 5149 29:33

1M ago29:33

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Plus, the EU wants to reduce personal data protections, and AI was at fault for the Cloudflare outage. 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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Microsoft and Google Drop Big AI Model News - DTNS 5148 34:19

1M ago34:19

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Microsoft announces Agent 365 and Google Drops Gemini 3, and Justin Robert Young explains why a US congressman is complaining about AI in video games. Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Justin Robert Young. 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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Everything Is Changing at Apple - DTNS 5147 24:12

1M ago24:12

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Our thoughts on the Tim Cook succession and the possible new iPhone release schedule. Plus, DeepMind gets better at weather and the Tilly Norwood people are back at it. Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Combating AI Slop with Stephanie Humphrey - DTNS Weekend 15:01

1M ago15:01

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AI Slop is becoming a larger portion of the content on the Internet. What do we need to be aware of and what is its impact on us? Sarah Land and Stephanie Humphrey explore the topic. Starring Sarah Lane, Stephanie Humphrey Show Notes: A Tool That Crushes Creativity by Charlie Warzel https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/2025/10/ai-slop-winning/684…

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ChatGPT Starts Infiltrating Group Chats - DTNS 5146 34:40

2M ago34:40

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Apple is clamping down on copycat apps in the App Store, and Andy Beach tells us about an experiment involving an AI friend. Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Tom Merrit, and Andy Beach. Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Steam‘s Game Console Wants Your PlayStation’s Spot by the TV 34:29

2M ago34:29

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Plus, Dr. Niki tells us how scientists use drones and some lichen to find new dinosaurs. Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Daio, Sean Hollister, and Dr. Niki Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Driverless Cars Hit the Freeways! - DTNS 5144 28:53

1M ago28:53

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Waymo is the first to offer humans a ride without other humans that use the expressway. Plus, Even Realities makes a smart glass that works with a smart ring. 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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The Editors Desk for Everyone! 11:44

2M ago11:44

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Tom shares the Editor’s Desk with non-patrons today since it’s a holiday in the US. He answers the following questions: Thank you for sharing the interview from the Kilowatt Podcast with Jeremy Michalek. I liked having that in my feed, but I wanted to know if you have any specific criteria before sharing another podcast with the DTNS audience. I kn…

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TikTok Is Coming for eBay - DTNS 5143 29:21

1M ago29:21

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Also, why the AI bubble isn’t popping just yet, and no, China won’t turn off all the buses in Europe. Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Kilowatt Interviews Jeremy Michalek - DTNS Weekend 52:25

2M ago52:25

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Bodie Grimm of the Kilowatt podcast interviews Jeremy Michalek, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University, to discuss the economic and environmental trade-offs of electric vehicles (EVs). Show notes for this episode and information on the Kilowatt podcast can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Sora, Vibes, and the Next Trend in Social - DTNS 5142 32:55

2M ago32:55

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Grand Theft Auto 6 gets yet another delay in pursuit of perfection, and Amazon launches Bazzar as it seeks to compete directly with Shein and Temu. Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Tom Merritt, and Andy Beach. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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E-Ink Tailored to Your Eye - DTNS 5141 34:51

2M ago34:51

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Plus, Microsoft wants to make its own suprintelligence and Apple is close to signing on Google’s Gemini for Siri. Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Dr Niki. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Google makes an Epic Compromise - DTNS 5140 26:27

2M ago26:27

26:27

Google opens up its version of Android worldwide, and AI beats the world at forecasting hurricanes this season. 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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Stable Diffusion’s Shallow Victory Over Getty Images in the UK - DTNS 5139 28:55

2M ago28:55

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Apple might soon introduce low cost laptops to go head to head with ChromeBooks, and TikTok announced its first US awards show for recognizing excellent creators on its platform. 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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We Need More Power - DTNS 5138 23:14

2M ago23:14

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The compute deals are coming in fast, but is there energy for it? And how Google might save Siri. Starring Tom Merritt, and Robb Dunewood. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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OpenAI, Xbox Prices and Smart Home-a-palooza - DTNS October in Review 29:28

2M ago29:28

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Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter look back on the biggest tech stories of October. 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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Data Centers are the New Railroads - DTNS 5137 33:01

2M ago33:01

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Tech Earnings hit the clouds but Apple’s closer to the ground. Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Andy Beach. Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.