Best More Plates More Dates Podcasts (2025)

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Goodbye ChromeOS, Hello… Aluminium OS? - DTNS 5153 31:35

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18m ago31:35

31:35

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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What No One Tells You About Getting Fired — with Laura Brown & Kristina O’Neill 37:31

23h ago37:31

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What if getting fired was the best thing that ever happened to you? This week, Molly and Emese sit down with fashion-media powerhouses Laura Brown and Kristina O’Neill — the former editors behind InStyle and WSJ Magazine — who were both fired at the height of their careers… and turned it into their greatest comeback yet. Now authors of the buzzy ne…

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Google Is On Top In AI - DTNS 5152 38:33

4m 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

8m ago51:37

51:37

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

4d 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

13m 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

15m 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

5h 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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The Ultimate 2025 Holiday Gift Guide: Beauty, Fashion, Home & Wellness Picks 33:31

8d ago33:31

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It’s officially gifting season — and Molly and Emese are here to save you the stress. In this week’s episode, they’re breaking down exactly what they’re buying, giving, and secretly hoping to get this year. From beauty sets that always sell out to cozy home finds, fashion staples, wellness favorites, and under-$100 steals, this is the only gift gui…

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Everything Is Changing at Apple - DTNS 5147 24:12

1h 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

9d ago15:01

15:01

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

4d 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

8m ago34:29

34:29

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

19m 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

9m ago11:44

11:44

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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How to Repair Damaged Hair — with Crown Affair Founder Dianna Cohen 42:49

15d ago42:49

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This week Molly and Emese sit down with Crown Affair founder Dianna Cohen to talk all things hair—because let’s be honest, it’s one of the questions they get asked about most. From breakage and frizz to dry shampoo and scalp health, Dianna shares the science, ritual, and philosophy behind truly healthy hair. She opens up about how her early career …

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TikTok Is Coming for eBay - DTNS 5143 29:21

22h 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

3d ago52:25

52:25

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

4d 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

5d 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

6d 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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The Style and Grace of Michelle Obama, from IMO 1:10:11

21d ago1:10:11

1:10:11

Sharing a new series from one of our favorite podcasts: IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson. On IMO’s special series The Look, Michelle Obama opens up for the first time about her journey and legacy as a fashion icon– in and beyond the White House. Through a series of candid, intimate conversations with her longtime beauty collaborators, fas…

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Stable Diffusion’s Shallow Victory Over Getty Images in the UK - DTNS 5139 28:55

7d 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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Your Supplement Guide for Your 30s, 40s & 50s — with Perelel’s Co-Founder 47:00

22d ago47:00

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Hormones, vitamins, prenatals, perimenopause packs — women’s health can feel like a full-time job. This week, Molly and Emese sit down with Victoria Gioia, co-founder and CEO of Perelel, the first OB-GYN-founded women’s vitamin brand, to cut through the noise and break down what actually works (and what’s just hype). From prenatal vitamins and post…

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We Need More Power - DTNS 5138 23:14

8d ago23:14

23:14

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

10d ago29:28

29:28

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

11d 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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What earnings say about Big Tech’s AI gamble - DTNS 5136 25:06

25d ago25:06

25:06

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

14d ago32:32

32:32

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

28d ago26:34

26:34

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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What Editors Actually Use: Beauty + Style Secrets from InStyle’s Leah Wyar 46:36

29d ago46:36

46:36

From $20 cleansers to the biggest names in fashion, this week’s episode proves you don’t need to spend a fortune to look (and feel) your best. Molly and Emese sit down with Leah Wyar, President of Beauty, Style, and Entertainment at InStyle, Byrdie, and Entertainment Weekly, to talk all things high-low glam — the drugstore beauty finds that actuall…

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

15d ago27:34

27:34

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

18d 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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Amazon Joins the Year of Smart Glasses - DTNS 5131 33:09

27d 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

23d ago30:33

30:33

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

21d ago29:57

29:57

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.…

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It's Never Too Late To Find Your Person 39:10

1M ago39:10

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What if finding “the one” doesn’t happen on the timeline you expected? From dating in your 20s to finally meeting your person in your 30s, 40s, or even 50s, this week Molly and Emese are talking love, timing, and why it’s never too late. Molly and Emese get personal, sharing their own love stories — the heartbreaks, the false starts, the funny (and…

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What Caused A Third of the Internet to Go Down - DTNS 5128 23:06

1M ago23:06

23:06

Good news for data center power consumption and for Samsung’s chip-making. 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 We Celebrate Nobel Prize Winners - DTNS Weekend 21:45

24d ago21:45

21:45

Dr. Niki reviews the science prizes. We talk about that they are, how they affect our use of technology, and why they may or may not be all that important. Featuring Tom Merritt and Nicole Ackermans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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MacBook Pros Might Soon Have Touchscreens - DTNS 5127 30:07

1M ago30:07

30:07

OnePlus unveiled a big OxygenOS 16 release coming with the OnePlus 15, and Andy Beach talks about the Screen Actors Guild’s first AI casting. 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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Microsoft Wants You Talking To Your Windows PC… Again - DTNS 5126 37:08

26d ago37:08

37:08

Spotify is co-creating opt-in "artist-first" AI products along with some of the biggest studios, and DoorDash is using Waymo's robotaxis to autonomously deliver food in Phoenix. Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Sean Hollister. Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Apple’s New M5 Gear. Will It Make You Upgrade? - DTNS 5125 27:10

1M ago27:10

27:10

Plus, robot phone camera, London gets Waymo, and OpenAI wants to get erotic. 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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Keep Your Android Phone Safe From Pixnapping - DTNS 5124 28:53

1M ago28:53

28:53

Plus we discuss the improbably large deals OpenAI is signing and how Section 230 is being protected by the US Supreme Court. 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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How to Sleep Through the Night: The Women’s Guide to Overcoming Insomnia 39:37

1M ago39:37

39:37

Why can’t women sleep? From tossing and turning through the night, to the 3AM wake-up call that feels impossible to recover from, insomnia is one of the most common issues women face — especially during perimenopause and menopause. Molly and Emese sit down with leading sleep expert Dr. Shelby Harris to unpack the science of women’s sleep and the re…

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Meta’s Metaverse Workers Go AI-First - DTNS 5123 25:23

2M ago25:23

25:23

Apple is offering a $2 million bug bounty for its most critical exploit chains, and Instagram Reels are coming soon to a TV set near you. Starring Jason Howell and Jenn Cutter. Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Intel Packages Up Its Future in Panther Lake - DTNS 5122 32:35

1M ago32:35

32:35

Also, Andy Beach tells us about an IETF effort to make standards for AI bot scraping. Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Andy Beach. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How to Elevate Your Everyday Look with J. Crew’s Creative Director 40:02

1M ago40:02

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Europeans Fight Back Against Back Doors - DTNS 5121 20:06

2M ago20:06

20:06

Also, new Sennheiser headphones that do it all, and the Nintendo mystery is solved. 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.