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Daily Tech News Show
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Keep up to date with independent, authoritative and trustworthy discussion of the tech news of the day. Tom Merritt and co-host's home for daily tech news.
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The Galaxy S26 Ultra Wins With the Privacy Display – DTNS 5230
Mar 20Tap to summarizeGoogle will add a 24-hour delay for users sideloading unauthorized apps, and Chris Ashley tells us why Counter-Strike 2 players are upset with a seemingly small update. Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao and Chris Ashley. MP3 Download Follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, X Instgram, Threads, YouTube and Twitch Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. If you enjoy what you see you can support the show on Patreon, Thank you! Become a Patron! Send to email to feedback@dailytechnewsshow.com Show Notes https://www.androidfaithful.com/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra-review-an-ergonomic-workhorse/ https://www.androidfaithful.com/how-useful-are-the-galaxy-s26-ultras-ai-features/ https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2026/03/20/exclusive-amazon-plans-smartphone-comeback-more-than-a-decade-after-fire-phone-flop#goog_rewarded Google reveals its solution for true Android sideloading: a mandatory waiting period byu/rwnash inDailyTechNewsShow https://www.thurrott.com/mobile/333988/google-details-its-upcoming-advanced-flow-for-sideloading-unverified-android-apps https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/19/openai-desktop-super-app-chatgpt-browser-codex.html Phone trade-ins paid out $6.4B in 2025 as Android users kept their phones longer than iPhone users https://9to5google.com/2026/03/19/latest-pixel-watch-update-is-causing-wonky-step-counts-and-other-fitbit-stats-for-some/ https://decrypt.co/361791/microsoft-mai-image-2-text-image-model-review https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/19/amazon-acquires-startup-rivr-to-test-robots-for-doorstep-delivery.html https://www.theregister.com/2026/03/20/botnet_disruption/ https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/20/trump-ai-policy-framework.html Meta is secretly working on an AI detection tool after unleashing AI slop avalanche byu/techzexplore inDailyTechNewsShow https://tech.yahoo.com/ai/meta-ai/articles/meta-secretly-working-ai-detection-210537354.html https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/19/us-tech-execs-smuggled-nvidia-chips-to-china-prosecutors-say.html https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/03/after-25-years-valve-reworks-counter-strikes-reload-system/
Transcribe →Nvidia to the World: It’s You Not Us – DTNS Live 5119
Mar 19Tap to summarizeVinyl records, cassette tapes and now reel-to-reel tapes are being revived. What’s with the surge in popularity in old media formats? We share out thoughts on NVIDIA next generation DLSS 5, which does real-time rendering to add realistic lighting to game frames. And we play a game of guess what this product is based on the name! Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Patrick Norton, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Download the (VIDEO VERSION), here. Watch Live Thursday at 4 PM Eastern on YouTube and Twitch. Follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, X Instgram, and Threads. Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS Live ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. If you enjoy what you see you can support the show on Patreon, Thank you! Become a Patron! Send to email to feedback@dailytechnewsshow.com Show Notes To read the show notes in a separate page click here!
Transcribe →Google Updates Stitch and Introduces “Vibe Design” – DTNS 5229
Mar 19Tap to summarizeNothing CEO Carl Pei says modern smartphone apps will be replaced with agentic actions under the hood, and Uber taps Rivian for a big robotaxi roll-out in San Francisco and Miami by 2028. Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao. MP3 Download Follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, X Instgram, Threads, YouTube and Twitch Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. If you enjoy what you see you can support the show on Patreon, Thank you! Become a Patron! Send to email to feedback@dailytechnewsshow.com Show Notes https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-labs/stitch-ai-ui-design/ https://x.com/j0hnwang/status/2034425352366473223 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-19/openai-to-acquire-python-startup-astral-expanding-push-into-coding Nothing CEO Carl Pei says smartphone apps will disappear as AI agents take their place https://www.engadget.com/transportation/evs/rivian-will-provide-50000-robotaxis-to-uber-in-a-deal-worth-125-billion-153856638.html https://www.lowpass.cc/p/meta-changes-course-on-horizon-worlds-vr-shut-down CISA urges companies to secure Microsoft Intune systems after hackers mass-wipe Stryker devices https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/mar/19/instagram-worse-mental-health-whatsapp-global-study-finds iOS 26.4 to finally let Family Sharing members use their own payment methods Amazon brings Alexa+ to the UK https://www.theverge.com/tech/897243/adobe-firefly-ai-custom-models-image-public-beta FBI is buying location data to track US citizens, director confirms byu/techzexplore inDailyTechNewsShow A Meta agentic AI sparked a security incident by acting without permission byu/rwnash inDailyTechNewsShow https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/19/mlb-polymarket-prediction-markets.html Perplexity Launches its Comet Browser on iOS and iPadOS <iframe loading="lazy" class="wp-embedded-content" sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" title="“Perplexity Launches its Comet Browser on iOS and iPadOS” — Thurrott.com" src="https://www.thurrott.com/a-i/333936/perplexity-launches-its...
Transcribe →Apple Has the Right to Refuse Service to You – DTNS 5228
Mar 18Tap to summarizePlus, the Pentagon fires back against Anthropic, and Google helps identify more iOS malware. Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane. MP3 Download Follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, X Instgram, Threads, YouTube and Twitch Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. If you enjoy what you see you can support the show on Patreon, Thank you! Become a Patron! Send to email to feedback@dailytechnewsshow.com Show Notes Apple Can Delist Apps With or Without Cause, Judge Rules Judge Upholds Apple’s Removal of Musi App Russians Use Advanced iPhone Tools to Steal Ukrainian Data DoD Says Anthropic’s Policies Pose National Security Risk Pentagon Plans to Train AI Models on Classified Data Fitbit Improves Sleep Tracking Features SEC and CFTC Move to Define Digital Asset Rules Samsung to Supply Next-Gen AI Memory to AMD Samsung Considers Multi-Year Deals to Ease Chip Crunch Linux Foundation Targets AI “Slop” With New Initiative Nvidia Says It Has Received Orders From China Nvidia Preparing China-Compatible Chips With Groq Physicists Discover a New Charmed Particle Apple Home Hardware Chief Leaves for Oura EU Unveils Startup Plan to Rival US and China Mysterious AI Model Sparks DeepSeek Speculation AI Regulation Debate Intensifies Globally Fortnite Returns to Google Play Store Globally Starfield Coming to PlayStation 5 Gaming News Round-Up for March 16 Week Meta to Open NYC Retail Flagship Store Meta to Shut Down Horizon Worlds Access Mozilla Unveils New Firefox Mascot “Kit” AI Tokens Are Reshaping Productivity Metrics Support DTNS on Patreon
Transcribe →Everyone Hates NVIDIA’s DLSS 5 – DTNS 5227
Mar 17Tap to summarizeWhy improved lighting in games has received a lot of hate, plus, you can now run Doom on the human brain. Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane. MP3 Download Follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, X Instgram, Threads, YouTube and Twitch Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. If you enjoy what you see you can support the show on Patreon, Thank you! Become a Patron! Send to email to feedback@dailytechnewsshow.com Show Notes Nvidia Expects $1 Trillion in AI Chip Revenue Through 2027 Nvidia Adds Groq LPU, Vera CPU, and BlueField-4 DPU to Data Center Racks Nemoclaw and OpenClaw Introduce Guardrails for AI Agents Nvidia Vera CPU Powers New Data Center Racks Nvidia Announces Space Compute Modules Including Vera Rubin Roche Deploys 3,500 Nvidia Blackwell GPUs Across Hybrid Infrastructure Nvidia Expands Robotaxi Partnerships With BYD, Geely, and Lyft Nvidia Launches DGX Cloud Access for AI Labs via Nemotron Coalition Nvidia DLSS 5 Brings Photo-Realistic Lighting to RTX 50 Series DLSS 5 Raises Concerns Over Uncanny Valley Effects DLSS 5 Alters Character Appearance, Sparking Debate Gamers React Negatively to DLSS 5 Visual Changes Bethesda Shares Update on Upcoming Release Samsung Ends Sales of $2,899 Galaxy Z Trifold Samsung Halts Trifold Phone Sales After Three Months Oppo Reveals First Crease-Free Foldable Phone OpenAI Expands Government Reach With AWS Deal Post: Commentary on OpenAI and Government Contracts OpenAI Secures AWS Deal to Win Government Contracts H&M Explores Making Clothing From CO2 Brain Cells in a Petri Dish Play Doom Petri Dish Brain Cells Playing Doom Discussion Stryker Restores Systems After Cyberattack Amazon Tests 1-Hour and 3-Hour Delivery Options Gecko Robotics Lands Major US Navy Deal New Tool Verifies Humans Behind AI Shopping Agents Google Launches Resources for Android Desktop Mode WhatsApp Working on Guest Chats Without Accounts Nintendo Switch 2 Update May Fix Blurry Games OpenAI Explores New ChatGPT Side Projects Memory Chip Shortage May Persist Until 2030 Encyclopedia Britannica Lawsuit Against OpenAI Discussion Denon DP-500BT Turntable Adds Bluetooth Streaming Boox Go E Ink Tablet Runs Android 15 Microsoft Fixes Windows C: Drive Issues on Samsung PCs Perplexity AI Shopping Bots Allowed on Amazon for Now Google Expands Gemini Personalization to Free Users <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/how-invisalign-became-the-worlds-biggest-3d-...
Transcribe →Apple Is the Most Repairable in 14 Years – DTNS 5226
Mar 16Tap to summarizeIFixit has expressed cries of joy over Apple’s drift towards repairability. And the war in Iran might drive chip prices even higher. Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood. MP3 Download Follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, X Instgram, Threads, YouTube and Twitch Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. If you enjoy what you see you can support the show on Patreon, Thank you! Become a Patron! Send to email to feedback@dailytechnewsshow.com Show Notes https://www.pcmag.com/news/amd-pushes-a-new-category-of-pcs-the-agent-computer https://www.amd.com/en/blogs/2026/agent-computers-the-pc-era-amplified.html https://www.techinasia.com/news/alibaba-launches-openclaw-app-ai-agents https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/your-browser-is-now-a-cyberpunk-os-with-native-bluesky-hooks/ Google, Amazon, Microsoft and others sign accord to stop scammers byu/motang inDailyTechNewsShow https://www.engadget.com/cybersecurity/tech-companies-are-teaming-up-to-combat-scammers-144616545.html https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-16/iran-war-chokepoints-begin-to-cast-doubt-on-global-chip-supply http://www.reddit.com/r/DailyTechNewsShow/ https://www.wsj.com/business/earnings/foxconn-quarterly-profit-falls-despite-higher-revenue-f8ca8c65?st=VCr6Ly&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink Nvidia's GTC will mark an AI chip pivot. Here's why the CPU is taking center stage byu/EvelynClede inDailyTechNewsShow https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/13/nvidia-gtc-ai-jensen-huang-cpu-gpu.html https://finance.yahoo.com/news/meta-stock-pops-on-planned-layoffs-27-billion-nebius-cloud-computing-deal-145551181.html https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/16/apple-announces-airpods-max-2/ https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/betterleaks-a-new-open-source-secrets-scanner-to-replace-gitleaks/ https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260315001100320 Microsoft scales back Copilot plans on Windows 11 byu/rwnash inDailyTechNewsShow https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-quietly-scraps-plans-to-bring-copilot-to-notifications-and-settings-on-windows-11-as-it-moves-to-reduce-ai-bloat-across-the-os https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/chinas-no-2-chipmaker-readies-7-nm-production-beijing-ramps-self-suffiency-drive https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/openai-says-chatgpt-ads-are-not-rolling-out-globally-for-now/ Digg lays off staff and shuts down app as company retools ByteDance reportedly pauses global launch of its Seedance 2.0 video generator <iframe loading="lazy" class="wp-embedded-content" sandbox="allow-scripts" securi...
Transcribe →RayNeo Air 4 Pro Supports HDR10 On The Low End – DTNS 5225
Mar 13Tap to summarizeMeta is reportedly delaying its “Avocado” AI model and might lean on Gemini to fill the gap, and Sony is trialing dynamic pricing for games on the PS Store and gamers aren’t happy about it. Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao. MP3 Download Follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, X Instgram, Threads, YouTube and Twitch Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. If you enjoy what you see you can support the show on Patreon, Thank you! Become a Patron! Send to email to feedback@dailytechnewsshow.com Show Notes https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/12/technology/meta-avocado-ai-model-delayed.html?unlocked_article_code=1.SlA.kmjr.rmjF1-q1t1cG&smid=url-share Peacock expands into AI-driven video, mobile-first live sports, and gaming https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/03/this-should-be-illegal-ps5s-dynamic-pricing-roundly-criticised-by-disgusted-sony-fans Alexa+ gets a new ‘adults only’ personality option that curses but won’t do NSFW content https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/telus-digital-confirms-breach-after-hacker-claims-1-petabyte-data-theft/ https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/12/adobe-ceo-shantanu-narayen-step-down.html https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-13/uber-hyundai-backed-motional-relaunch-robotaxi-service-in-vegas Tinder tries to lure people back to online dating with IRL events, virtual speed dating https://variety.com/2026/streaming/news/amazon-prime-video-ultra-no-ads-price-increase-1236687124/ https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/china-approves-market-launch-brain-computer-interface-medical-device-world-first-2026-03-13/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/ai-autocomplete-doesnt-just-change-how-you-write-it-changes-how-you-think/ Apple drops commission rates in China without a fuss The FBI is investigating malware hidden inside games hosted on Steam <iframe loading="lazy" class="wp-embedded-content" sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" title="“The FBI is investigating malware hidden inside games hosted on Steam” — TechCrunch" src="https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/13/valve-steam-malware-games-fbi/embed/#?secret=bZwKGTk6tb#?secret=RfPM3abvuZ" data-secret="RfPM3abvuZ...
Transcribe →Ray Tracing Tired, Path Tracing Wired – DTNS Live 5118
Mar 12Tap to summarizeMicrosoft released more details about Project Helix, their next generation Xbox including the ability to play Xbox and PC games. Plus Nvidia announced new DLSS 4.5 native integration coming to 20 games. And our listeners ask us how to parse out our time between listening to news and entertainment podcasts. Finally there’s a new quiz this week that will test your knowledge of the two Ryans. Ryan Gosling and Ryan Reynolds. Who starred in what movies? Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Trisha Hershberger, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Download the (VIDEO VERSION), here. Watch Live Thursday at 4 PM Eastern on YouTube and Twitch. Follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, X Instgram, and Threads. Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS Live ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. If you enjoy what you see you can support the show on Patreon, Thank you! Become a Patron! Send to email to feedback@dailytechnewsshow.com Show Notes To read the show notes in a separate page click here!
Transcribe →Attackers Take Down Medical Equipment Maker’s Systems – DTNS 5224
Mar 12Tap to summarizeBut we also have confirmation on PC gems coming to Xbox and a more immersive Google Maps experience. Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao. MP3 Download Follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, X Instgram, Threads, YouTube and Twitch Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. If you enjoy what you see you can support the show on Patreon, Thank you! Become a Patron! Send to email to feedback@dailytechnewsshow.com Show Notes Medtech giant Stryker offline after Iran-linked wiper malware attack byu/rwnash inDailyTechNewsShow U.S. Company Taken Offline by Cyberattack as Revenge for Missile Strike on Iranian School byu/motang inDailyTechNewsShow https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/medtech-giant-stryker-offline-after-iran-linked-wiper-malware-attack/ https://www.theregister.com/2026/03/11/us_medtech_firm_stryker_cyberattack_iran/ https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/stryker-cyber-attack-thousands-irish-36850017 Click to access 7fd1068c-1cef-4fd3-8a20-8c086e15da56.pdf https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-12/stryker-shipping-still-down-in-attack-claimed-by-pro-iran-group https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/03/google-maps-gets-its-biggest-navigation-redesign-in-a-decade-plus-more-ai/ https://www.engadget.com/ai/google-maps-brings-a-3d-map-to-your-driving-directions-123000843.html https://www.engadget.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-will-start-providing-game-studios-with-project-helix-consoles-in-2027-180352458.html https://www.engadget.com/gaming/xbox/microsofts-full-screen-xbox-mode-will-roll-out-to-windows-11-pcs-in-april-181000289.html https://www.pcmag.com/news/microsofts-xbox-mode-coming-to-windows-11-pcs-next-month https://wccftech.com/microsoft-this-is-an-xbox-campaign-over/ https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/03/11/project-helix-building-next-generation-of-xbox/ https://www.thurrott.com/games/333651/google-play-expands-android-pc-crossover-game-library https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/03/google-play-games-for-pc-is-getting-more-premium-titles-and-cross-buy-with-android/ https://www.engadget.com/gaming/google-play-will-let-you-try-a-game-before-you-buy-it-051854016.html https://phys.org/news/2026-03-photonic-efficiently-free-space.html#google_vignette WordPress debuts a private workspace that runs in your browser via a new service, my.WordPress.net https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-11/apple-s-foldable-iphone-to-feature-ipad-like-interface-when-opened Apple confirms today’s iOS and iPadOS updates fix Coruna exploit byu/rwnash inDailyTechNewsShow <blockquote class="wp-embedded-...
Transcribe →WhatsApp Fights Scams and Opens Pre-teen Accounts – DTNS 5223
Mar 11Tap to summarizePlus, people like the new Samsung Galaxy S26, and why Meta bought Moltbook. Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane. MP3 Download Follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, X Instgram, Threads, YouTube and Twitch Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. If you enjoy what you see you can support the show on Patreon, Thank you! Become a Patron! Send to email to feedback@dailytechnewsshow.com Show Notes Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger Get New Ways to Combat Scams Meta Adds New Anti-Scam Tools to WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger WhatsApp Launches Parent-Linked Accounts for Pre-Teens Meta Rolls Out Scam Detection Tools Across Messaging Apps Thailand Arrests Operators of Cyber Scam Centers Linked to Meta Platforms Samsung Galaxy S26 Preorders Surge, Ultra Model Leads Samsung Galaxy S26 Review Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: The Stealth Upgrade Meta Didn’t Buy Moltbook for Bots – It Bought Into the Agentic Web What Is Moltbook, the AI-Only Social Network? Apple Music and TikTok Partner to Stream Full Songs Spotify Reports Growth in Global Music Revenue Anthropic Opens Washington DC Office Amid Pentagon Dispute Intel Announces Core 200 Plus Series Processors Intel Claims Arrow Lake Refresh Delivers 15% Gaming Performance Boost Meta Preparing Four New In-House Chips for AI Workloads China Moves to Limit Use of OpenClaw AI at Banks and Agencies Nintendo Shares Rally on New Pokémon Game Google Completes $32B Acquisition of Wiz Zoox Plans to Offer Robotaxis via Uber App in Las Vegas YouTube Surpasses Major Media Companies in Ad Revenue YouTube Becomes the World’s Largest Media Company by Revenue Amazon Expands Program to Let Users Shop From Other Retailers AI Is Making Workloads More Intense, Not Lighter Lightmatter Introduces Passage L20 Optical Interconnect Moscow Internet Shutdowns Test Russia’s Expanding Web Controls No More Code Reviews? Lights-Out Codebases
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