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Daily Tech News Show
Tom Merritt and the team help you stay up to date with an independent, authoritative and trustworthy tech news briefing.
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Episodes
Daily Tech News ShowThe Elephant in the Zoom - DTNS 3781
With Zoom's increased popularity the number of social faux pas on the service has also increased. What are rules of etiquette when you Zoom and where are they…
Daily Tech News ShowHome Tweet Home - DTNS 3780
Twitter announced it will add labels to mark tweets with misleading information on COVID-19. This is the latest attempt by the social media platform to fight…
Daily Tech News ShowNo Reply at All - DTNS 3779
Much has been made regarding the UK's efforts in creating a contact tracing app to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. How is it coming along and does it…
Daily Tech News ShowZiploc, Stock and Two Moving Boxes - DTNS 3778
Moving can be a challenge but moving your tech along with you adds an extra layer of hassle. Find out how Patrick Norton moves his considerable amount of gear…
Daily Tech News ShowWhere The Sidewalk Ends - DTNS 3777
As the way society works is dramatically changed by a pandemic, big tech is having to forecast long term developments based on an uncertain future landscape…
Daily Tech News ShowA More Appealing Facebook - DTNS 3776
Facebook's Oversight Board names its first 20 members. The board is an independent entity to oversee content moderation disputes that have exhausted appeals at…
Daily Tech News ShowIt's Not A Hit If It Can't Break The Internet - DTNS 3775
Music blog Consequence of Sound's Meggie Gates wrote an article titled "Embracing a Future Where Memes Choose the Hit Songs. The fate of a pop artist now…
Daily Tech News ShowDonkey Wronged - DTNS 3774
Billy Mitchell the erstwhile Donkey Kong champ filed case against Twin Galaxies for removing his score in April 2019. This July will see the score ranker and…
Daily Tech News ShowShelter in Bass - DTNS 3773
With more people spending an increased amount of time in front of the TV we asked Home Theater guru Robert Heron on tips to improve on the HDTV sound…
Daily Tech News ShowTheaters vs Studios - FIGHT!!! - DTNS 3772
As movie theaters remain empty due to COVID-19 a fights a brewing between studios who want to release their feature films as on demand content and theater…
Daily Tech News ShowLook what AI made! - DTNS 3771
Autonomous vehicles promise an exciting future but how do you develop the technology during a pandemic? And will priorities shift when the emergency passes?…
Daily Tech News ShowIn Amazon We Antitrust - DTNS 3770
How are various countries implementing contact tracing apps and which ones should we be concerned about? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Patrick…
Daily Tech News ShowThe TikTok Doc is In - DTNS 3769
Twitter has made doctors and other medical professionals social media celebrities. But are they ready for it and can they help stop the spread of false and…
Daily Tech News ShowInternet of Noises - DTNS 3768
We take a look at the security implications of the Google and Apple's joint contact tracing system. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Shannon…
Daily Tech News ShowAn Apple of Ice and Fire - DTNS 3767
Bezos steps back into the captain's seat at Amazon as the company faces renewed scrutiny from government regulators. Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino…
Daily Tech News ShowGaming The Pandemic - DTNS 3766
In an apparent dichotomy games sales have trended upwards while game production has stalled. What's the behind the stats and what does it tells us about…
Daily Tech News ShowYou Can't Fire Me, I Rage Quit! - DTNS 3765 - DTNS 3765
eRacing has seen sizable growth after live motorsports events were cancelled due to COVID-19. How has NASCAR fared in this new digital realm and how have its…
Daily Tech News ShowStudy Finds Science Works! - DTNS 3764
Is technology blunting our children's social skills? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Allison Sheridan and Joe. Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on…
Daily Tech News ShowWorking in the New Normal - DTNS 3763
Telecommuting is often touted as the solution to quarantined-at-home workers. But are the realities of telecommuting and is it really the panacea for…
Daily Tech News ShowZoom Wasn't the First Zoom - DTNS 3762
Twitter is a bastion of trolling, bots and quotable comments. But recently oncologists have reported it has been a valuable source of oncology related…
Daily Tech News ShowBest Ways To Escape Reality - DTNS 3761
As another week of COVID-19 quarantining passes, people are looking for a way to escape their situation with the help of virtual on-line experiences and VR…
Daily Tech News ShowSlinging Trials - DTNS 3760
Patrick Norton is on to talk about free streaming options and his own streaming setup as he crisscrosses the country. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger…
Daily Tech News ShowA Que to Shop Online - DTNS 3759
A Que to Shop Online - DTNS 3759 SimilarWeb reported that YouTube website traffic was up 15% as people tuned in during COVID-19 lockdowns. But that doesn't…
Daily Tech News ShowCOVID-19 Mutation and Infection - GDI 3755 Excerpt
We've received requests asking if we could post an excerpt of GDI 3755 post-show discussion with Dr. Kiki on how COVID-19 mutates and infects people. So here…
Daily Tech News ShowBeyond The Paleontology - DTNS 3758
Dinosaur bones are the stuff of imaginations, movies and epic museum displays. But how has technology changed the way we dig up fossils and more importantly…
Daily Tech News ShowAppreciating the Little Things in Life - DTNS 3757
Microscopes are a common fixture in labs the world over. But what makes modern microscopy tools different from the ones everyone used in HS biology? Starring…
Daily Tech News ShowDigging for Toilets - DTNS 3756
The days of Indiana Jones in archaeology is over. Now its all about drones, LIDAR, and DNA sequencing. Found out how tech innovations are changing the way we…
Daily Tech News ShowIt's always Sunny in Dr Kiki's Basement - DTNS 3755
Dr. Kirsten Sanford from This Week In Science is here to answer your technology related questions about COVID-19 Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang…
Daily Tech News ShowGet Your Aerogel To Mars - DTNS 3754
Colonizing Mars is the stuff of Fiction. From movies to TV shows everybody has a plan for Mars. But to actually colonize another planet you need to make it a…
Daily Tech News Show1999 Nice + 2020 Memes - DTNS 3753
Has mandatory stay-at-home orders changed they way we behave online? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Chris Ashely, Len Peralta, Joe Hosted on…
Daily Tech News ShowCOVID Ad Ops - DTNS 3752
Intel unveils new mobile CPU parts in response to AMD's Ryzen 9 4000 enthusiast mobile processor announcement last month. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane…
Daily Tech News ShowSkype’s The Limit - DTNS 3751
As telecommuters and families flock to Zoom for their teleconferencing needs why has Skype not seen a similar boost in use or recognition? Starring Tom…
Daily Tech News ShowThis is Your Brain on Text - DTNS 3750
The Intercept reveals Zoom doesn't use end-to-end encryption, neuro-scientists discover a way to turn brain activity into text and Fitbit announces a new…
Daily Tech News ShowFight For Your Rights To Privacy - DTNS 3749
As health authorities race to contact trace infected patients with people in the public many are turning to smartphones as way to speed-up the process. But are…
Daily Tech News ShowZoom Responsibly - DTNS 3748
With so many people turning to Zoom for their teleconferencing needs, as they work from home, what are the security risks of the platform and what can be done…
Daily Tech News ShowNo Goose On Christmas - DTNS 3747
A new Pew study suggests people who receive COVID-19 news primarily through social media have greater misconceptions around the disease. Starring Tom Merritt…
Daily Tech News ShowDTNS Special - How to Stream Video from Home
We share our experiences and our personal tech setups for streaming video from out homes. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Bryce Castillo, Justin…
Daily Tech News ShowHack the Virus! - DTNS 3746
A round-up of all the COVID-19 related tech stories of the day including MIT's plan to release plans for a low cost respirator and WHO partnering with tech…
Daily Tech News ShowComfort Media - DTNS 3745
We share our tips on keeping ourselves busy when we're sheltering-at-home and not working. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Patrick Beja Hosted…
Daily Tech News ShowPlease Influencer Responsibly - DTNS 3744
As new travel restrictions come into effect to slow the spread of COVID-19 how are influencers changing the way they produce and present content for their…
Daily Tech News ShowNet-WORKing Indeed - DTNS 3743
With more and more people telecommuting to work the strain on ISP networks could be immense. What are some companies to relieve that pressure? Starring Tom…
Daily Tech News ShowA Bit Of Distancing - DTNS 3742
How will America's manufacturing industry respond to the COVID-19 outbreak and will it be enough? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Justin Robert…
Daily Tech News ShowGeneral Data, Meet Private Info – DTNS 3741
The US government is in talks with tech companies regarding the use of location data to track and slow the spread and affects of COVID-19. Starring Tom…
Daily Tech News ShowLost in the Amazon - DTNS 3740
Major tech companies are working together to stop misinformation about COVID-19 from spreading, while elevating authoritative content on their platforms…
Daily Tech News ShowSurvey Says: That's a Horrible Answer 3739
Allison Sheridan recently tried the Android smartphone to experience ecosystem. She shares her experiences with it and the problems with security updates…
Daily Tech News ShowHats Off To No Caps - DTNS 3738
As enormity of COVID-19 begins to affect various parts of society how has big tech responding to the challenges of the outbreak. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah…
Daily Tech News ShowWho Does Cybersecurity Look Like?
How a diverse Infosec team can anticipate and dodge security risks. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Joe Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast…
Daily Tech News ShowAll the Right Packets In All the Wrong Places - DTNS 3736
COVID-19 has the potential to hammer home ISPs as companies and their employees consider telecommuting as an option over working from an office. Starring Tom…
Daily Tech News ShowI'm Gonna Pop Some Airtags - DTNS 3735
Leaked iOS 14 code reveals clues about updates to the interface, plus hints about iPad Pro, iPhone 9, and AirTags refreshes. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane…
Daily Tech News ShowWorking From Home Improvement - DTNS 3734
Working from home at the request of your job? We've got some tips on how to secure your person PC setup when telecommuting into the office. Starring Tom…
Daily Tech News ShowNight of the Living Gadgets - DTNS 3733
Can you bring back obsolete and old tech from dead even after the manufacturer stops support or ceases to exist? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang…
Daily Tech News ShowBroken Facts Machine - DTNS 3732
Facebook's attempt at fact-checking political posts runs into a problem as various fact-checking partners contradict each other a recent POTUS comment…
Daily Tech News ShowReasoning>Math = Coder - DTNS 3731
New research from the University of Washington shows strong correlation between language skills, reasoning capability, and working memory as key indicators of…
Daily Tech News ShowThe Security Spoon - DTNS 3730
We get a wrap from this year's RSA conference from security-news website "The Parallax" founder and editor-in-chief Seth Rosenblatt. Starring Tom Merritt…
Daily Tech News ShowEveryone Quit Social Media Now! - DTNS 3729
More and more people are feeling unhappy. Is social media to blame or is just exposing older and more systemic social issues? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane…
Daily Tech News ShowLeague of Later - DTNS 3728
How are professional e-sports leagues dealing with the fallout from fears of COVID-19 and will their strategies be effective? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane…
Daily Tech News ShowRemix the Smithsonian - DTNS 3727
Northrup-Grumman rescue satellite successfully linked up with the ailing Intelsat 901, Urban rolls-out its in-app language translation tool, and the…
Daily Tech News ShowAll Melodies Belong To Us! - DTNS 3726
Some clever musicians are trying to place every melody under a Creative Common's License to bring an end to music copyright lawsuits regarding melodies they…
Daily Tech News ShowHow do you like them Amazon Apples? – DTNS 3725
Tractor-hailing could help farmers not only get more crop yields but better bank loans too, and airponics could make your airplane food better than what you…
Daily Tech News ShowMobile World Announcements - DTNS 3724
Just because Mobile World Congress has been cancelled it doesn't mean there aren't phones that need announcing. Plus new GPU info on Microsoft's upcoming Xbox…