Best Pixel Digest Podcasts (2025)

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

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5m 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

8m 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

5m 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

14m 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

21m 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

15m 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

5d 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

4d 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

4d 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

8d 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

2d 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

12d 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

9d 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

8d 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

9d 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

10d 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

12d 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

14d 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

15d 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

16d 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

20d 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

18d 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

20d 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

21d 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

29d 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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Reviewing Our 2025 Tech Predictions 40:22

25d ago40:22

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Were we wildly wrong, or surprisingly on the money? As 2025 wraps, Chris and Yaniv revisit the bold predictions they made at the start of the year. They reflect on their calls about AI, robotics, VC markets, crypto, and geopolitics. While some were accurate, some were also hilariously off. Together, they unpack what 2025 really looked like for star…

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

23d 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

24d 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

25d 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

26d 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

28d 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

29d 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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Is OpenAI Evil? Reacting to Sam Altman's Latest Announcements w/ Jacob Ward 1:09:32

29d ago1:09:32

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OpenAI may appear to be building the future, but are they leading the tech industry towards collapse? In this episode, Chris and Yaniv are joined by Jacob Ward (journalist, author of The Loop and NBC Technology Correspondent) to break down OpenAI’s latest livestream and what it signals about the next era of AI. Sam Altman may talk the good talk, bu…

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Google makes an Epic Compromise - DTNS 5140 26:27

30d ago26:27

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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

1M 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

1M 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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Replay: Engaging Young Employees - How to Attract the Best & Brightest Minds w/ Dan Brockwell from Earlywork 44:34

1M ago44:34

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What do you need to do to keep employees engaged and committed? What should your position be on remote work? Side hustles? Ping pong tables? Should you offer all employees equity? Bringing Gen Z employees to your workplace is well worth it, but it means a mental pivot from the hiring team, keeping in mind an entirely new set of criteria. Chris and …

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

1M 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

1M 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.

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Insiders React: Google's 'Quantum Advantage' + MIT's 'Telepathic' Interface, China Leads the Sci-Fi Future 43:22

1M ago43:22

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Is this the moment quantum computing becomes real? After years of being “five years away,” Google just announced a verifiable quantum advantage, claiming its Willow chip ran a molecule simulation 13,000× faster than the world’s fastest supercomputer. Is this truly the dawn of the quantum era? In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein dive dee…

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What earnings say about Big Tech’s AI gamble - DTNS 5136 25:06

1M ago25:06

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Universal Music just struck a big deal with Udio that legitimizes its music generation platform, and Samsung is bringing its browser to Windows for the first time. Starring Jason Howell and Sarah Lane. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Echo Dot Max is a Work in Progress - DTNS 5135 32:32

1M ago32:32

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Apple says an Oppo engineer shared Apple Watch trade secrets with the company, and US senators are looking into banning chatbots for underage users. Starring Jason Howell and Sarah Lane. 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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Adobe Announces AI Assistants for Creative Cloud - DTNS 5134 26:34

1M ago26:34

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OpenAI completes its recapitalization to a for-profit company, and most human eyes can’t see all the detail shown on 4K TVs in the living room. Starring Jason Howell and Robb Dunewood. 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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Trends in Startup Funding w/ Carta's Head of Insights, Peter Walker 1:06:09

2M ago1:06:09

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Looking to fund your startup? If you're new to the process, fundraising can be difficult to navigate. Not only are there a myriad of ways to go about it, but it can be hard to tell whether the tips, tricks, and advice floating around are based on any evidence at all. So, what is the truth? And what are the actual, data-backed insights that can help…

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Qualcomm Enters the AI Chip Battle - DTNS 5133 27:34

1M ago27:34

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The battle is now set for the data center. And your newest security attack vector is the agentic browser. We have a simple solution. 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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Where Have All The Ultra-Slim Phones Gone - DTNS 5132 24:59

2M ago24:59

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Apple might disable Apple Tracking Transparency in parts of Europe due to "intense lobbying," and Firefox Extension will soon be required to disclose its data collection practices. Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao. Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Insiders React: Is ChatGPT Atlas The Future Of Browsing? + YouTube's AI Likeness Detection, Apple's New Vision Pro M5 53:18

2M ago53:18

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OpenAI just dropped its unbelievable new browser. All signs point to it overshadowing Chrome, but is this really the dawn of a new era? Or just another hype cycle, courtesy of Sam Altman? In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein react to OpenAI’s surprise launch of ChatGPT Atlas and debate its strategic implications. They also discuss Apple’…

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Amazon Joins the Year of Smart Glasses - DTNS 5131 33:09

2M ago33:09

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And AWS explains exactly what took down the internet on Monday. Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Andy Beach. Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Who Should Get the Galaxy XR Headset - DTNS 5130 30:33

2M ago30:33

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Plus, famous people protest superintelligence, and GM brings Gemini into the car. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, 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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OpenAI Launches the ChatGPT Atlas Browser - DTNS 5129 29:57

2M ago29:57

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Napster is back again with a holographic AI agent for your MacBook, Apple is giving iOS users a toggle switch to make Liquid Glass easier to use. 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.…