Podcast
Daily Tech News Show (VIDEO)
Hosted by Tom Merritt · EN
Daily Tech News Show is a 30 minute podcast dedicated to giving you tech news that’s easy to understand in a fun and informative way.
10episodes
Episodes
Newest firstAll episodes
Smart Podcast Arm – DTNS Live 5082
Aug 1401:03:48Tap to summarizeApple is hoping to regain relevancy in the AI space with a table-top robotic arm with a tablet for a face. A study reveals significant privacy vulnerabilities in popular generative AI web browser assistants. Google has a new AI-powered feature in Google Flights called Flight Deals.. to help flexible travelers find cheaper fares. And Insta360 unveiled Antigravity, its first drone under a new brand, launching January 2026. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!
Transcribe →Amazon is Letting Them Cook – DTNS Live 5081
Aug 1301:05:58Tap to summarizeGoogle is updating Gemini to automatically remember past conversations without prompting. Eric Migicovsky is bringing back the Pebble watch, e-paper screen, and everything. Rumors abound regarding the next version of the Xbox gaming console becoming more PC like. Scott Johnson is here to explain. Amazon is expanding its same-day delivery grocery service with the inclusion of perishable items like produce, meats and frozen food. Can Amazon crack the supermarket code? Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!
Transcribe →Cafe Cubicles – DTNS Live 5080
Aug 1201:04:50Tap to summarizeStarbucks Korea implemented a ban on customers bringing desktop PCs, desk partitions, printers and power strips to the coffee stores. Google is rolling out “preferred sources” in Search, enabling users to pick news outlets they want featured most. Sling TV will now sell access to its service on a 24-hour, weekend, or weeklong terms. And would you pay for the ability to turn your videos into a VHS-like viewing experience? Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!
Transcribe →AOL Might Let You Cancel Your Account Now – DTNS Live 5079
Aug 1101:05:19Tap to summarizeESPN and Fox Sports are both offering new streaming sports packages. After 34 years, AOL pulls the plug on its dial-up internet service. Reddit blocks most of archive.org’s “Wayback Machine” from indexing its content. And Nvidia unveiled new AI models and infrastructure for robotics, including Cosmos Reason. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!
Transcribe →Black Hat & AI Tales – DTNS Live 5078
Aug 801:10:14Tap to summarizeBlack Hat 2025 roundup with David Spark with highlights from the annual InfoSec event in Las Vegas. Edison Research finds podcast listening has grown across all age groups especially among people aged 18-29. Why is OpenAI seeing backlash with the roll out of GPT-5? And its Friday David shares one of his popular Security Games with the show. Can you guess the right answer before we do? Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, David Spark, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!
Transcribe →Bike and Subscribe! – DTNS Live 5077
Aug 701:02:12Tap to summarizeWill the integration of ads into the prompt results from LLM ChatBots eventually degrade the quality of their output? OpenAI announced GPT-5, the latest model and successor to GPT-4. On Wednesday Duolingo announced it beat its quarterly revenue estimates despite backlash earlier in the year when it’s CEO would replace contract workers with AI. And Peloton says it’s shifting from a pure cardio focus to a broader wellness strategy. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!
Transcribe →See Plus+ – DTNS Live 5076
Aug 601:09:49Tap to summarizeDisney plans to shut down the standalone Hulu app and merge it into the Disney+ app next year. Google says internal findings contradict a Pew Research report saying people clicked on fewer links when using Google’s AI overviews. Scott gives us the highlights from Augmented World Expo 2025. And does toxic social media impact young and older users differently? Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!
Transcribe →Reasonable Storage Isn't - DTNS Live 5075
Aug 501:01:10Tap to summarizeGoogle unveiled Genie 3 for interactive 3D worlds, Anthropic launched Claude Opus 4.1, and Roku introduced a new $2.99 streaming service. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Amos, and Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!
Transcribe →The Vine Might Grow Again – DTNS Live 5074
Aug 401:05:58Tap to summarizeX is working to restore the Vine video archive according to CEO Musk. Lenovo’s rollable screen laptop is real and you can buy it. Amazon is splitting up its podcast acquisition Wondery. And does AI have a place in memorializing loved ones who’ve passed on? Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!
Transcribe →You Reddit Here First – DTNS Live 5073
Aug 101:14:07Tap to summarizeReddit wants to position itself as a search engine. On its latest earnings call Apple appears to be ready to go all in on AI. Fast Company reported ChatGPT users noticed their private chats were showing up in search engine results. And its Friday and we end the week with a three questions designed to stoke thoughtful and introspective debate. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Nica Montford, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!
Transcribe →