Apple Comes for the Amazon Echo - DTNS 5364

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   E5367 · 5 Oct 2026 · 33 min

   Googlebooks Have a Tiny Intel Problem - DTNS 5367

   Some Android apps don’t work as well on the Intel Googlebooks. How many? Google says don’t worry about it. Meanwhile, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says we need to put up with a little risk for great AI rewards. Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood Show notes found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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   4 Oct 2026 · 25 min

   The Floppy Disk is Not Dead, Yet. - DTNS Weekend

   Tom Merritt talks to Tom Persky, the proprietor of Floppydisk.com , about how he’s still able to sell new blank floppy disks, how he ended up in the business, and how much longer he thinks it can go on. Show notes here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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   3 Oct 2026 · 13 min

   Why TCL is Suing Samusng over MiniLEDs - DTNS Weekend October 3, 2026

   Robert Heron from Heron Fidelity joined us to talk about the lawsuit over the meaning of MiniLED, what it means to you, and what to keep in mind when shopping for a TV. Show notes found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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   S13 · E5366 · 2 Oct 2026 · 1 hr

   Should We Trust Proactive Agents? – DTNS 5366

   OpenAI introduced Dots this week; proactive agents that run in the cloud and act for you without being asked. Meta’s Muse and Manus offer similar capabilities. The big question: Do you want your AI agent to be proactive? Plus Amazon unveiled a new Kindle lineup this week aimed at new readers. Amazon says 60% of buyers are first-time Kindle owners. The second question of the week: Ebook or real book? Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe Link to the Show Notes . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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   E5365 · 1 Oct 2026 · 33 min

   New Kindles or New Google Gemini 4 Model. Which is Better? - DTNS 5365

   We break down the new Kindles, talk about Gemini 4 Argon, and assess the iPhone’s China comeback. Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane Show notes here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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   S13 · E5363 · 29 Sep 2026 · 32 min

   OpenAI Release Proactive Dots on Your Computer - DTNS 5363

   It’s Dev Days for OpenAI, so they added a new $500-a-month plan. Plus, a way to use batteries to remove CO2 from the air. And we interpret Anthropic’s IPO filing so you don’t have to be a financial pro to understand it. Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter . Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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   S13 · E5362 · 28 Sep 2026 · 29 min

   OpenAI Pauses Training Again After More Agent Alignment Issues - DTNS 5362

   NVIDIA’s Open Agent Safety Platform is a reference design for how agents can be confined and monitored, and Bose released its USB-C powered Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds to tap into the growing wired headphone resurgence. Starring Jason Howell and Robb Dunewood . Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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   S13 · E5361 · 25 Sep 2026 · 59 min

   Can Googlebook Bridge the Gap? - DTNS 5361

   Can Googlebooks replace a MacBook or PC laptop? Are AI charms the future of personal AI or just a dead end? We discuss these important topics plus answer this important viewer question "Which jobs will be looked upon as buggy whip manufactures in the near future?" Starring Sara Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Huyen Tue Dao, Iyaz Akhtar, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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   S13 · E5360 · 24 Sep 2026 · 34 min

   Meta Wants AI on Your Backpack - DTNS 5360

   Meta’s new Muse Charm makes agentic AI cute. Plus Rob DeMillo joins to talk about Google launching its Tensor Processing Units into space. Starring Tom Merritt , Sarah Lane , and Rob DeMillo . Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    S13 · E5359 · 23 Sep 2026 · 37 min

    Qualcomm Wants Your AI on Device - DTNS 5359

    Jason Howell reports from the Snapdragon Summit on the new Snapdragon Elite Gen 6 models, plus most of the world feels good about AI, so why is the West such a downer? Starring Tom Merritt , Huyen Tue Dao , and Jason Howell . Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.