Tom Merritt's Blog, page 37
June 16, 2025
Chatbot Confidential – DTNS Live 5041
Meta’s Threads app will now let users mark posts as containing spoilers, blurring text or images until tapped. Can LLM chatbots like ChatGPT be causing problems for those already suffering from mentally instability? An Oxford professor explains why they think AI alone cannot solve the productivity puzzle. And Ford tackles Pikes Peak race to summit with a heavily modified Mustang Mach-E.
Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.
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0 to Charged in 18 Seconds – DTNSB 5041
Plus Andy Beach helps us understand why Hollywood is hiding its AI obsession.
Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, and Andy Beach.
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https://interestingengineering.com/energy/uk-firms-200c-battery-pack-hypercars
https://www.czinger.com/around-the-world
https://www.sammobile.com/news/one-ui-8-watch-beta-will-be-available-in-these-countries/
https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/16/whatsapp-is-adding-ads-to-the-status-screen/
https://www.engadget.com/apps/whatsapp-has-ads-now-but-only-in-the-updates-tab-144829657.html
https://deadline.com/2025/06/amazon-ads-roku-set-landmark-pact-connected-tv-streaming-1236432615/
https://www.eurogamer.net/minecrafts-vibrant-visuals-update-finally-has-a-release-date
https://www.theverge.com/news/687418/trump-mobile-network-t1-trademark-application
https://www.vulture.com/article/generative-ai-hollywood-movies-tv.html
WhatsApp Rolls Out Ads in its Updates Tab – DTH
The Trump family launches MVNO Trump Mobile, Seoul announces late-night autonomous taxi service to cover Gangnam district, Anne Wojcicki’s nonprofit TTAM Research Institute set to acquire 23andMe.
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June 14, 2025
Demandan a Midjourney por piratería – NTX 414
Se busca creación del CRT, Prime Video incrementa publicidad y Midjourney demandado por piratería
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-Costos del plan de ViX y Disney+ en la misma cuenta.
-Senado plantea creación de Comisión Regulatoria de Telecomunicaciones
-Prime Video aumenta anuncios en su plan
-Meta invierte en Scale AI
-Disney y NBC Universal demandan a Midjourney
Análisis: El respeto a la propiedad (intelectual) ajena, es la paz.
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June 13, 2025
Stablemattress – DTNS Live 5040
Meta’s AI app draws criticism for its unclear privacy settings. Is cryptocurrency about to actually go mainstream? Google reiterated its opposition to age verification of a device’s user through its app store. And its our Friday great debates as well tackle some of the world’s most contentious issues.
Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.
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Why Are People Sharing Everything on Meta AI – DTNSB 5040
Also, Dr. Niki checks in on the state of US science funding, and why Android is killing Instant Apps.
Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Dr. NIki.
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Meta AI searches made public – but do all its users realise?
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta AI Is One of the Most Depressing Places Online – Business Insider
The Meta AI app is a privacy disaster | TechCrunch
Google is killing Android Instant Apps, but you probably won’t miss them – Android Authority
Anker recalls over a million power banks due to fire and burn hazards – Engadget
Steam Will Soon Run Natively on Apple Silicon Macs – Thurrott
Razer’s new Kishi V3 controllers can fit up to a 13-inch iPad – Engadget
Garmin’s Venu X1 smartwatch has its biggest display and smallest case yet – The Verge
Apple Targets Spring 2026 for Release of Delayed Siri AI Upgrade – Bloomberg
Apple is making 97% of U.S.-bound iPhones in India, report says – Quartz
Scale AI Picks New CEO as Alexandr Wang Set to Join Meta After Investment – Bloomberg
OpenAI to Continue Working With Scale After Meta Deal, CFO Says – Bloomberg
TSMC opens first overseas chip lab with UTokyo – Tech in Asia
A Google Cloud Disruption Caused A Widespread Internet Outage – DTH
A Google cloud disruption caused a widespread internet outage, Google is shutting down Android Instant Apps, and Meta acquires a 49% stake in Scale AI.
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June 12, 2025
Bodily Hotkeys – DTNS Live DTNS 5039
Emily Forlini is here to give us an update on the state of brain computer interfaces. Google DeepMind and Google Research launched a new AI-based tropical cyclone forecasting model. NYU and UC Berkeley researchers have come up with a way to train robots by watching people perform tasks from their own perspectives. And Amazon Prime Video pads out their streaming non-ad free subscription with more ads.
Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Emily Forlini, Roger Chang, Joe.
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iOS 26 is Packing New Parental Controls – DTNSB 5036
Yahoo Mail tries to appeal to younger users with AI features, and Congressional Dish’s Jennifer Briney explains why a US budget bill is aiming to ban regulation of AI.
Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Tom Merritt, and Jennifer Briney.
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iOS 26: Apple will expand family tools with smarter child account setup, age-based app filters, more Operation Secure disrupts global infostealer malware operations Meta Sues Nudify App That Keeps Advertising on Instagram Yahoo Tries to Make Its Mail Service Relevant Again with AI AOSP isn’t dead, but Google just landed a huge blow to custom ROM developers Mattel Taps OpenAI to Help It Design Toys, Other Products SAG-AFTRA Suspends Strike Against Video Game Companies, Paving Way for Return to Work Hollywood studios target AI image generator in copyright lawsuit Data bill opposed by Sir Elton John and Dua Lipa finally passes Nothing’s new Phone 3 will be available on general sale in the US Google will reduce battery life for some Pixel 6a phones to prevent overheatingWaymo Charges More Than Uber And Lift, But Riders Don’t Seem To Care – DTH
Waymo charges more than Uber and Lift, but riders don’t seem to care, Prime Video nearly doubles its ad load per hour, and Yahoo adds AI features to Yahoo Mail.
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