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October 2, 2025
Apple is shifting its focus from a Vision Pro overhaul to smart glasses development – DTH
Apple is shifting its focus from a Vision Pro overhaul to smart glasses development, OpenAI completed a $6.6 billion secondary share sale, and Meta plans to use user conversations with its AI chatbots to personalize ads.
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October 1, 2025
Gold-plated Cat Vomit – DTNS 5116
And Google unleashes Gemini into the home.
Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, and Dr Niki.
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This is Gemini for Home and the redesigned Home app
Google Smart Home Revamp: 2K Cameras, Doorbell, Home Speaker and Gemini AI – Bloomberg
Google Announces New Nest Cams and Home Speaker Built for Gemini
The new Google Home Speaker is built for Gemini | The Verge
Google launches its latest Nest Cams, a new Google Home speaker and more
Gemini for Home: Expanding the Platform for a New Era of Smart Home AI – Google Developers Blog
Sony’s updated PS5 Slim launches with less storage in Europe | The Verge
Microsoft revamps Xbox Game Pass plans and hikes Ultimate to $29.99 a month | The Verge
Xbox Cloud Gaming comes out of beta with improved 1440p resolution | The Verge
Amazon Luna will offer controller-free party games in an attempt to woo Prime subscribers
Amazon Prime Gaming’s Luna Changes, Execs on AAA Video Games
UK government tries again to access encrypted Apple customer data: report | TechCrunch
Imgur pulls out of UK after data regulator warns of fines | TechCrunch
Epic Games says Apple’s new install process cuts user drop-offs by 60% | TechCrunch
AI is not killing jobs, US study finds
Meta Will Begin Using AI Chatbot Conversations to Target Ads – WSJ
Samsung, SK Hynix Ink Deal to Supply Gear to OpenAI’s Stargate – Bloomberg
OpenAI debuts Sora 2 AI video generator app with sound and self-insertion cameos, API coming soon | VentureBeat
AI-Generated Actress Draws a Rebuke From Hollywood Actors Union – Bloomberg
Meta Ray-Ban Display Is Now On Sale, But Only In Select US Stores
Book an Appointment | Ray-Ban® USA
Peloton increases fees and introduces new hardware including a $6,695 treadmill | The Verge
New project makes Wikipedia data more accessible to AI | TechCrunch
Afghans rejoice as internet returns after Taliban blackout
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 version 25H2 bugs and issues | Windows Central
The UK Government Has Again Ordered Apple To Create An iCloud Backdoor – DTH
The UK government has again ordered Apple to create a backdoor for British users’ cloud data, a federal judge denied requests from Apple, Google, and Meta to dismiss lawsuits over gambling apps, and PayPal and Venmo users will be able to send money to each other.
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DJI Osmo Pocket 3 – Live With It
DJI’s Osmo Pocket 3 gyrostabilized video camera is the darling of YouTube and social media creators. Jason Howell tells us if this pint sized 1″ CMOS camera really delivers as a creation tool and things any prospective owner should know before buying one!
Starring Sarah Lane, Jason Howell
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Highlights
– 1-inch CMOS sensor
– 4K 120fps max
– Video color modes: 10-bit D-Log M and 10-bit HLG for professional color grading
– low-light video mode (ISO up to 16,000)
– Full-Pixel Fast Focusing
– Integrated 3-axis mechanical gimbal
– ActiveTrack 6.0 for tracking modes that include Face Auto-Detect, Dynamic Framing
– Three built-in microphones record omnidirectional stereo sound w/ ambient noise reduction.
– It also supports connecting two DJI Mic 2 transmitters
– Display: 2-inch OLED touchscreen that can rotate to switch between horizontal and vertical shooting
– Pricing: $979 (creator combo), $799 (camera only)
Cordkillers 569: Dark Helmet Returns
AI actors spark a union backlash, Rick Moranis dusts off the helmet for Spaceballs 2, and Superman soars on Max while Kimmel breaks records despite affiliate drama. Plus, Reading Rainbow returns, Tubi gets Thanksgiving football, and Amazon shows off shiny new Fire TVs.
This week on The FULL Experience: Yellowstone (509 – “Desire Is All You Need”)
Next week: Yellowstone (514 – “Life Is A Promise”)
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September 30, 2025
Amazon’s Avalanche of New Hardware Announcements – DTNS 5115
Daniel Ek is out as CEO of Spotify but he isn’t going far, and Eóin Tuohy from Sports Impact Technologies talks about his wearable that quantifies head impacts in field sports.
Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Eóin Tuohy.
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Spotify Founder Daniel Ek Is Stepping Down As CEO – DTH
Spotify founder Daniel Ek is stepping down as CEO to become executive chairman, CoreWeave has announced a $14 billion agreement with Meta to provide computing power, and OpenAI is reportedly developing a new social media app, similar to TikTok.
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September 29, 2025
This is why EA is going private – DTNS 5114
We reveal what we think the long-term strategy is for EA, plus OpenAI parental controls, and Tile trackers have a tracking problem.
Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood.
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It’s official: EA is selling to private equity in $55 billion deal – Ars Technica
Electronic Arts Agrees to $55 Billion Leveraged Buyout – Bloomberg
Why EA Is Ready to Quit Wall Street’s Game – WSJ
Microsoft is Bringing “Vibe Working” to Office Apps – Thurrott.com
Microsoft launches ‘vibe working’ in Excel and Word | The Verge
OpenAI rolls out safety routing system, parental controls on ChatGPT | TechCrunch
ChatGPT tests free trial for paid plans, rolls out cheaper Go in more regions
OpenAI is routing GPT-4o to safety models when it detects harmful activities
DJI loses lawsuit over classification as Chinese military company | TechCrunch
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme Isn’t the Fastest Laptop SoC, as Apple’s M4 Max Beats It in Single-Core & Multi-Core Performance
Apple’s iPhone 17 chip becomes the fastest single-core CPU in the world on PassMark, beating PC chips and Apple’s own M3 Ultra — Tom’s Hardware
Tile security flaws can let stalkers track your location, and more
DeepSeek Debuts ‘Sparse Attention’ Method in Next-Gen AI Model – Bloomberg
Snapchat introduces a paid storage option for all the Memories hoarders out there
Google’s gradient ‘G’ icon, design is going company-wide
Apple is reportedly nearing production for its M5 MacBooks
ByteDance expected to maintain big role in new US TikTok, sources say
Microsoft Adds “Vibe Working” to Microsoft 365 Copilot – DTH
The UK Government supports a loan for Jaguar Land Rover to aid recovery from a cyberattack, EA announced a definitive agreement to be acquired for approximately $55 billion, and Microsoft brings “vibe working” to Microsoft 365 Copilot.
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September 28, 2025
The Truth About Tylenol – DTNS Weekend Edition
Dr. Gerry Tolbert tells us what the government actually said in its guidelines for Tylenol and what he tells his patients.
Featuring Tom Merritt and Dr. Gerry Tolbert.
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