DTNS Live

As the Trump administration pulls back on funding programs to encourage EV adoption do they still have a future in the US? Plus the US FCC added all foreign-made routers to a “covered list” meaning the FCC won’t certify them. We share how we all think this will play out. Plus a special BTS quiz conjured up by Tom Merritt. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Tim Stevens, Len Peralta, R...

Amos and Hammond hang out with Tom as he takes his new MacBook Pro for a test stream, and they talk about editing DTNS these days.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Main Show starts at 9:54 Vinyl 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 our 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 guessing what this product is based on the name! Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Du...

NOTE: Tom is on the wrong mic at the beginning but he does fix it. Apologies for the mistake. Patrick Beja joins Tom to talk about how their podcasting approach has changed as well as how they deal with staying informed on news when it can be overwhelming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Main Show starts at 9:26 Microsoft 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...

Ron Richards from Android Faithful and iFanboy drops by to talk about using Gemini in the fantasy baseball league he and Tom are in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Main Show starts at 10:00 We discuss all the big announcements Apple made this week including the MacBook Nano, new M5 SoC, and iPad Air. Is Jack Dorsey right to get ahead of it and right when he says “most companies are late?” to replace people with AI tools, or is this a mistake? And we have a new Zillow Game. Can you guess the correct price for these stunning properties before the staff do? Sta...

Justin Robert Young from Politics, Politics, Politics drops by to chat about Anthropic's fight with the DoD and the political landscape around AI in general. I can't imagine we won't get into the coming merger of CNN and CBS now that Paramount is going to buy Warner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Xbox replaces its leadership. Is this a sign that Microsoft is looking to sunset its gaming division or is there something else afoot? Samsung unveils its new Galaxy S26 lineup. We ask local Galaxy fan, Robb Dunewood, what he thinks of the new phone line? And Josh asks us “Do you think Meta is moving to close down Messenger?… Are they trying to get everyone on Facebook again OR are they planning t...

Tom, Huyen and Hammond prep, then record the audio episode of Daily Tech News Show.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shannon Morse helps us deal with the rising cost of RAM, storage and more. Plus, how Google might have recovered images from Nest doorbells, and Roger's inflation-themed tech quiz! Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Shannon Morse, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the Show Notes . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlie joins an all-star cast of podcasters to talk about what gear he needs to get more video content going.  "I'm a teacher whose supervisor is encouraging me to have more video interactions with students: meetings, lectures, discussions, grade feedback, and so on. What equipment do I need to make myself sound better and more professional? I have a basic Logitech webcam and headphone mic....

What do analysts mean when they say that the AI boom is a circular economy, and is that bad thing? Nate Lanxon from Bloomberg explains. Plus We discuss what Discord’s demand for identification to unlock all its features means for anonymity on the web? And we have a trivia game that will test your knowledge of the intersection between technology and British musicians. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah La...

Just Tom and Scott this time, talking about all the prep he’s going through for Nerdtacular . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We share our feelings about Moltbook, a Reddit-like site for AI agents from popular AI assistant platform OpenClaw. Komei asked what steps any of us have taken to make provisions for our accounts after we die. And the Information reports Nvidia will not be introducing any new GPUs in 2026. Is this the final nail in the coffin for the DIY PC enthusiast hobby? Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb...

Tim and Jared join us to talk about their use of Starlink, fixed wireless and other alternative internet services both in rural locations and on the road.  Tim's spreadsheet Jared's Website Jaredontech.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A study by SEO tools company SE Ranking found that Google’s AI Overview relied heavily on YouTube channels as “trusted medical sites” over traditional medical sites to pull information to answer user queries. Is this a cause for concern and should the company be more transparent on where its AI tools are pulling answers from? Robb shares his experience with Samsung’s Dex since getting back from CE...

Main Show starts at 6:20 Bandcamp announced on Reddit Tuesday that AI-generated music would not be allowed on their platform. Will other platforms like Spotify or Apple Music follow suit? And Apple has officially teamed up with Google to use Gemini to power Apple Intelligence. Plus Substack introduced a beta app for Apple TV and Google TV, letting subscribers watch creator videos and livestreams o...

OpenAI releases ChatGPT Translate, its version of Google Translate. How does it compare and can it successfully compete against the search giant? Social news aggregation and discussion platform Digg has officially relaunched. What’s it look like? Is an LLM’s output protected by the US Constitution’s first amendment? And are we witnessing a growth in independent media? Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merr...

David Katzmaier tells us what CNET awarded best overall, and Richard Gunther and Trisha Hershberger fill out the list with their faves. Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Sarah Lane, Trisha Hershberger, David Katzmaier, Richard Gunther, Roger Chang, Joe, Amos. Link to the Show Notes . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shannon Morse joins us to talk about our favorite things at CES. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Shannon Morse, Roger Chang, Amos, Joe. Link to the Show Notes . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bodie Grimm sifts through the car tech talk, we make chip news interesting, and so much health tech. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Allison Sheridan, Bodie Grimm, Roger Chang, Amos, Joe. Link to the Show Notes . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re live at CES surrounded by robots, HUGE TVs and forklifts. We cut through the noise to break down what’s really going on at the biggest tech show going. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Jason Howell, Roger Chang, Amos, Joe. Link to the Show Notes . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yes it will be about TVs, chips and AI, but there are a few trends you won’t expect. We talk about them. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Jason Howell, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the Show Notes . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2026 is shaping up to be banner year for the AI industry. Or is it? Our predictions panel share their thoughts on what next year will bring for AI, smartphones, streaming and algorithms. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Scott Johnson, Ron Richards, Amos. Show notes  here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.