Best Techtv Podcasts (2025)

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Crash-proof Drone Inspired by Woodpecker - DTNS Weekend 13:33

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20m ago13:33

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Dr. Niki explains why this drone’s crash resistance should not have worked. Woodpeckers don’t work that way. But it did! Featuring Tom Merritt and Dr Niki. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming is imminent - DTNS 5118 32:42

13m ago32:42

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An ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming is in testing with Microsoft employees, and Oisín Lennon, founder of Danu Sports in Ireland talks about his company’s sensor-filled socks. Starring Jason Howell, Jenn Cutter, and Oisín Lennon. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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OpenAI’s Social Sora Gamble - DTNS 5117 30:24

15m ago30:24

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Plus Andy Beach makes the connection between YouTube’s creator and AI strategies. 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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Gold-plated Cat Vomit - DTNS 5116 36:37

30m ago36:37

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And Google unleashes Gemini into the home. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, 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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Amazon’s Avalanche of New Hardware Announcements - DTNS 5115 35:48

12m ago35:48

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Daniel Ek is out as CEO of Spotify but he isn’t going far, and Eóin Tuohy from Sports Impact Technologies talks about his wearable that quantifies head impacts in field sports. Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Eóin Tuohy. 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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This is why EA is going private - DTNS 5114 28:56

16h ago28:56

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We reveal what we think the long-term strategy is for EA, plus OpenAI parental controls, and Tile trackers have a tracking problem. 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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TWiT 1051: Hype or True? - Nvidia's $100 Billion Dollar Investment in OpenAI (Over Time) 3:05:11

6d ago3:05:11

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With Nvidia's plan to invest $100 billion over time in OpenAI, is this type of investment in other competitors healthy for AI? Can LLMs actually handle enterprise tools and tasks? Meta launches a new AI short-form video feed. Apple is testing a new internal chatbot called Veritas as part of its efforts to revamp Siri. Nvidia (intends to) invest (up…

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TWiT 1051: Hype or True? - Nvidia's $100 Billion Dollar Investment in OpenAI (Over Time) 3:04:41

1d ago3:04:41

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With Nvidia's plan to invest $100 billion over time in OpenAI, is this type of investment in other competitors healthy for AI? Can LLMs actually handle enterprise tools and tasks? Meta launches a new AI short-form video feed. Apple is testing a new internal chatbot called Veritas as part of its efforts to revamp Siri. Nvidia (intends to) invest (up…

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The Truth About Tylenol - DTNS Weekend Edition 16:15

1d ago16:15

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Dr. Gerry Tolbert tells us what the government actually said in its guidelines for Tylenol and what he tells his patients. Featuring Tom Merritt and Dr. Gerry Tolbert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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TikTok, Apple and Google Antitrust - DTNS September in Review 21:42

3d ago21:42

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Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter look back on the biggest tech stories of September. Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter. Links to stories covered in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Xbox Handhelds are Here, But Should You Pay? - DTNS 5113 35:55

4d ago35:55

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And of course, we talk about what we do and do not know about the US TikTok deal. Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, 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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Everyone Is Selling Their Recorded Phone Calls - DTNS 5112 31:10

5d ago31:10

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Why an app that pays you for call recordings is the most popular app right now. And we dig into why Penske Media’s lawsuit against Google is more significant than previous copyright lawsuits against AI companies. Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Andy Beach. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See aca…

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Android is coming for Windows and Mac Now - DTNS 5111 27:14

6d ago27:14

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Google has plans for full desktop PCs based on Android and running on Qualcomm. And Major League Baseball will use robot umpires next year. Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Google Play Gets a Gemini Sidekick for Gaming - DTNS 5110 29:55

7d ago29:55

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Nvidia is set to invest $100 billion in OpenAI as it works toward a gigawatt of new infrastructure per week, and GitHub is rolling out new security controls for NPM. Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt. Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Major Details Emerge in the US TikTok Deal - DTNS 5109 25:43

8d ago25:43

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Oracle names major changes at the top of its C-Suite, including new co-CEOs, and the Apple iPhone Air is pretty darn repairable, according to iFixit. Starring Jason Howell and Robb Dunewood. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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TWiT 1050: Live Demo, Good Luck - Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses Raise Privacy & Social Acceptance Concerns 2:45:42

13d ago2:45:42

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Is strapping notifications to your face the next frontier, or just tech gone too far? Dive into a lively, sometimes skeptical discussion on Meta's AR glasses, social media's shifting power, the fate of TikTok, and how AI is quietly rewriting the rules, whether we like it or not. Seeing Through the Reality of Meta's Smart Glasses I regret to inform …

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TWiT 1050: Live Demo, Good Luck - Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses Raise Privacy & Social Acceptance Concerns 2:45:42

13d ago2:45:42

2:45:42

Is strapping notifications to your face the next frontier, or just tech gone too far? Dive into a lively, sometimes skeptical discussion on Meta's AR glasses, social media's shifting power, the fate of TikTok, and how AI is quietly rewriting the rules, whether we like it or not. Seeing Through the Reality of Meta's Smart Glasses I regret to inform …

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Gemini Agents Are Coming to Chrome - DTNS 5108 28:08

11d ago28:08

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Meta says its demo fails from Meta Connect 2025 were not product related, and Samsung's smart fridges will soon show ads whether you like it or not! Starring Jason Howell and Jenn Cutter. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Meta’s Smart Glasses Get a Display - DTNS 5107 33:32

16d ago33:32

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But are they pretty? And Nvidia begins to save Intel, while Hollywood reignites the Quibi flame. 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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Why the iPhone 17 is better than the iPhone 17 Pro - DTNS 5106 26:09

13d ago26:09

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Plus more US-China TikTok drama unfolds, while China bashes Nvidia. 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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YouTube leans into genAI with new tools for creators - DTNS 5105 37:48

14d ago37:48

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Meta leaked its monocular smartglasses ahead of Meta Connect 2025, and Dr. Niki talks all about Robot Antelopes. 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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The Straight Scoop on TikTok in the US - DTNS 5104 28:24

15d ago28:24

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We explain what’s really happening with TikTok in the US, and make a pretty good guess about what products OpenAI is working on. 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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TWiT 1049: Gas Station Lafufu - Apple's Pumpkin Spice Orange & Influencer Era 3:05:40

20d ago3:05:40

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iPhone 17 event live blog: on the ground at Apple's keynote Google Court Doc: Open Web Is In Rapid Decline Anthropic Judge Rejects $1.5 Billion AI Copyright Settlement (1) The Software Engineers Paid to Fix Vibe Coded Messes What to expect from Meta Connect SpaceX strikes $17B deal to buy EchoStar's spectrum for Starlink's direct-to-phone service T…

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TWiT 1049: Gas Station Lafufu - Apple's Pumpkin Spice Orange & Influencer Era 3:05:40

20d ago3:05:40

3:05:40

iPhone 17 event live blog: on the ground at Apple's keynote Google Court Doc: Open Web Is In Rapid Decline Anthropic Judge Rejects $1.5 Billion AI Copyright Settlement (1) The Software Engineers Paid to Fix Vibe Coded Messes What to expect from Meta Connect SpaceX strikes $17B deal to buy EchoStar's spectrum for Starlink's direct-to-phone service T…

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Why C-Span’s YouTube Deal Is a Precedent - DTNS Weekend 21:45

17d ago21:45

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We talk to Peter Kiley, Senior Vice President, Chief Revenue and Product Officer, C-SPAN, about the deal with YouTube TV and Hulu+Live TV. It’s not just about carriage, it’s about a new model for streaming TV. Featuring Tom Merritt and Peter Kiley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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OpenAI Announces New Structure Along With Microsoft - DTNS 5103 32:10

18d ago32:10

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Mastodon is getting quote posts after listening to user feedback requests, and Sony's new midrange Xperia 10 VII is taking a page out of the Google Pixel design book with a pill-shaped camera bar. Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, and Tom Merritt. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Is OpenAI a Modern Yahoo? - DTNS 5102 35:40

19d ago35:40

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We wonder if a Google is lurking to take on OpenAI’s Yahoo. Plus, Andy Beach describes Pocket FM’s attempt to customize novels for everyone based on who and where they are. Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Andy Beach. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Your Horse Needs a Fitness Tracker - DTNS 5101 34:36

20d ago34:36

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And of course, there’s more follow-up to the big iPhone announcements. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, and Dr Niki. Links to stories featured in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Apple introduces the ultra-slim iPhone Air - DTNS 5100 25:11

23d ago25:11

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A complete rundown of all hardware announced by Apple at its “awe dropping” event, and Xbox Cloud Gaming is coming to the car. 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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YouTube’s Free NFL Game Gains Inches - DTNS 5099 28:31

22d ago28:31

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Millions watched a free NFL game, but should it have been millions more? Plus, riots over social media in Nepal, and the important things to know about Apple’s Tuesday announcement. 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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TWiT 1048: Tiny Steering Wheel - Unpacking Google's Antitrust Ruling & AI's Impact 2:47:21

27d ago2:47:21

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Google walks away from another monopoly ruling with barely a scratch, while tech giants gather at the White House to praise a president who holds their futures in the balance. Inside, our panel questions whether "playing the game on the field" is killing tech innovation and U.S. privacy for good. Google avoids harshest penalties in landmark search …

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TWiT 1048: Tiny Steering Wheel - Unpacking Google's Antitrust Ruling & AI's Impact 2:47:21

27d ago2:47:21

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Google walks away from another monopoly ruling with barely a scratch, while tech giants gather at the White House to praise a president who holds their futures in the balance. Inside, our panel questions whether "playing the game on the field" is killing tech innovation and U.S. privacy for good. Google avoids harshest penalties in landmark search …

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Lenovo releases the laptop Kraken at IFA - DTNS 5098 31:16

25d ago31:16

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Threads is about to get a 10,000 character limit (sort of), and OnePlus and Hasselblad end their nearly five year camera romance once and for all. Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Cuddly Robots and autonomous edge trimmers from IFA - DTNS 5097 33:58

26d ago33:58

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We cover the most interesting product announcement from IFA in Berlin, plus Andy Beach explains why the NBA is investing in AI startups. Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Andy Beach. Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.