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Daily Tech News Show
Hosted by Tom Merritt · EN
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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Wi-Fi Body Shaping – DTNS Live 5065
Jul 22, 2025Tap to summarizeResearchers at La Sapienza University in Rome, Italy have developed “WhoFi,” a method to identify individuals based on how their physical bodies alter Wi-Fi signals. The UK government has signed a statement of intent to use OpenAI’s products in public services. Nate Lanxon is here to detail his journey to moving his digital music collection to Apple Music without losing all his collected user and usage data like playlists, most listened to songs, artists etc. Why are so many people putting odd shots of mirrors they want to sell on Facebook? Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Nate Lanxon, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Download the (VIDEO VERSION), here. Watch Live Monday-Friday 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 →What happens when vibe coding goes rogue? – DTNSB 5065
Jul 22, 2025Tap to summarizeLucid Air finally gets access to the Tesla Supercharger network but with a catch , and Nothing announces a brand new budget smartwatch called the CMF Watch Pro 3. Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt. 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 Replit CEO apologizes after AI deletes codebase Chinese hackers exploit SharePoint zero-day Nothing’s $99 CMF Watch 3 Pro Google seeks news licensing deals Lucid Air to use Tesla Superchargers OpenAI and UK sign public sector deal Google reveals Pixel 10 early ExpressVPN bug leaked user IPs DTNS subreddit for submissions Support DTNS on Patreon
Transcribe →Micro-soft on Security? – DTNS Live 5064
Jul 21, 2025Tap to summarizeGoogle just added a video of the Pixel 10 to the page about its upcoming August 20th announcement. Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Jeff Watkins recently vacating an order based on fake AI generated citations. RISC-V is having a moment and why that’s important. And Microsoft issues emergency SharePoint patches to fix exploits used by attackers causing people to question the company’s commitment to security. Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Download the (VIDEO VERSION), here. Watch Live Monday-Friday 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 →Passkey Phishing Attack Is Good News – DTNSB 5064
Jul 21, 2025Tap to summarizePlus, the new Meta Oakley smart glasses are out and may be better than the Ray-Bans. 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 Threat actors downgrade FIDO2 MFA auth in PoisonSeed phishing attack PoisonSeed downgrading FIDO key authentications to ‘fetch’ user accounts | Expel T-Mobile is bringing low-latency tech to 5G for the first time | The Verge Microsoft is Fixing Security Flaws Targeting On-Premises SharePoint Servers Microsoft Server Software Comes Under Widespread Cyberattack (MSFT) – Bloomberg I took a walk with Meta’s new Oakley smart glasses – they beat my Ray-Bans in every way | ZDNET Oakley Meta Glasses Hands-On: Price, Features, First Impressions – Bloomberg UK backing down on Apple encryption backdoor after pressure from US – Ars Technica WhatsApp is dropping its native Windows app in favor of an uglier web version | The Verge Nvidia’s CUDA platform now supports RISC‑V — support brings open source instruction set to AI platforms, joining x86 and Arm | Tom’s Hardware Exclusive-China EV brands Zeekr, Neta inflated car sales using insurance scheme Automakers Are Canceling Plans for New EVs. Here’s a List of What’s Been Killed So Far | WIRED Xbox cloud games will soon follow you across Xbox, PC, and Windows handhelds | The Verge How To Watch Tomorrow’s 24-Minute Pokémon Presents | Kotaku
Transcribe →DTNS WEEKEND: What DNA Databases Can and Cannot Do
Jul 19, 2025Tap to summarizeWith the news that the US has expanded collection of DNA information, Dr. Niki talks to Tom about what DNA is, how it’s collected and what you can tell from it. Starring Tom Merritt and Dr. Nicole Ackermans. 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.wired.com/story/dhs-and-doj-face-new-pressure-over-collecting-childrens-dna/
Transcribe →Only the Finest Human Crafted AI – DTNS Live 5063
Jul 18, 2025Tap to summarizeMolly Wood is here to explain how recycling could be the solution to obtaining a critical supply of rare earth metals. Plus, over two-thirds of U.S. consumers have used P2P payment methods like Zelle in the last year. Are we moving inextricably closer to a cashless society? Netflix says it used generative AI for the first time in one of its original series the Eternaut. And its Friday. We test your mettle on which thing is a rare earth metal and which is not on this week’s Friday fun quiz. Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Molly Wood, Amos, Joe MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Download the (VIDEO VERSION), here. Watch Live Monday-Friday 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 →Apple Sues Top Leaker – DTNSB 5063
Jul 18, 2025Tap to summarizeApple sues Jon Prosser over leaked iOS26 screens, plus new emojis! 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 Apple sues leaker Jon Prosser for allegedly stealing iOS 26 info from an employee Apple v. Ramacciotti and Prosser | PDF | Trade Secret | Legal Remedy Apple Sues Jon Prosser Over iOS 26 Leaks – MacRumors OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Agent can control an entire computer and do tasks for you | The Verge US passes Genius Act, first major national crypto legislation | BBC News Meta Says It Won’t Sign EU’s AI Code, Calling It Overreach | Bloomberg Netflix (NFLX) earnings Q2 2025 | CNBC Netflix says it’s streamed 95 billion hours in 2025, and a lot of ads too | The Verge Netflix uses AI effects for first time to cut costs | BBC News WhatsApp should prepare to stop operating in Russia, official says | Engadget Estonian Dronemaker Threod Said to Explore Sale as Demand Soars – Bloomberg DuckDuckGo now lets you hide AI-generated images in search results | TechCrunch Microsoft Store Stops Selling Movies and TV Shows | Thurrott.com Unicode’s new emoji refuses to put respect on Bigfoot’s name | Engadget
Transcribe →Are AI Fares Fair? – DTNS Live 5062
Jul 17, 2025Tap to summarizeAutomattic is relaunching Beeper, the universal messaging app. Delta Air Lines is hoping to boost profitability by moving from set fares to individualized pricing determined by AI. We discuss why Video Games are such hot movie and streaming TV properties and is it just a fad or is it a signal of something else? Uber plans to make “multi-hundred-million dollar investments” in both Nuro and Lucid, deploying “20,000 or more” robotaxis in the US. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Download the (VIDEO VERSION), here. Watch Live Monday-Friday 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 →Beeper’s Back Baby! – DTNSB 5062
Jul 17, 2025Tap to summarizeGoogle’ announced the date for its big Made By Google event in New York, and Dr. Niki gives an update on science funding in the US. Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Tom Merritt, and Dr. Niki. 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 Beeper’s all‑in‑one messaging app relaunches with an on‑device model and premium upgrades The next Made By Google event (better known as the Pixel launch) is set for August 20 Google’s next Pixel Fold might be completely dust‑proof US authors suing Anthropic can band together in copyright class action, judge rules Mark Zuckerberg and other Meta bigwigs just agreed to a settlement in $8 billion suit Roblox will require a facial scan or government ID to have unfiltered chats Adobe’s new AI tool turns silly noises into realistic audio effects TikTok’s latest feature will help songwriters show off their work
Transcribe →Ganon in the Driver’s Seat – DTNS Live 5061
Jul 16, 2025Tap to summarizeHas Steam’s new publishing rule given third-party electronic payment processors control over game listings? Casting has been announced for the Legend of Zelda movie. We pick our fantasy cast. Seagate’s HAMR-based hard drives are now available to consumers, with 30TB models going for $600. And does Razer’s new Core X V2 signals a new start for eGPUs? Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Download the (VIDEO VERSION), here. Watch Live Monday-Friday 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!
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