Tom Merritt's Blog, page 37
May 19, 2025
Siri-ously Out of Date – DTNS Live 5022
Netflix acquires exclusive global streaming rights to Sesame Street starting with season 56. Tom highlights the big news from Microsoft BUILD. Why is Apple so behind on rolling out AI? And are you one of the millions who haven’t upgraded their Windows OS installs?
Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Roger Chang, Joe.
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Microsoft Unleashes its AI Agents – DTNSB 5022
Plus, Nvidia and Intel have new chip announcements at Computex, and Ina Kim shares tech to teach languages online.
Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, and Ina Kim.
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Epic Games says Apple is blocking Fortnite from the US and EU App Stores | TechCrunch
Apple blocks Fortnite’s App Store return as downloads fail in Europe | The Verge
Fortnite is using AI to let you chat with James Earl Jones’ Darth Vader | The Verge
Acer’s Swift Edge laptop is gunning for the MacBook Air | The Verge
The Acer Predator Triton 14 AI is now my most anticipated gaming laptop of the year | Engadget
Acer introduces five new gaming monitors | Engadget
OpenAI launches Codex, an AI coding agent, in ChatGPT | TechCrunch
Cable giants Cox and Charter agree to $34 billion merger | Engadget
Charter and Cox Communications agree to $35 billion merger | Axios
Apple (AAPL) Supplier TDK Readies Batteries Geared for Thin AI Gadgets | Bloomberg
Windows 11 and Red Hat Linux hacked on first day of Pwn2Own | BleepingComputer
PlayStation Executive Jade Raymond Leaves Studio She Founded | Bloomberg
Japan enacts new Active Cyberdefense Law allowing for offensive cyber operations | The Record
YouTube now has a podcast chart, and Joe Rogan is on top | The Verge
UK parliament opts not to hold AI companies accountable over copyright material | Engadget
Monthly call for Android a11y insights
Apple To Let EU iPhone Users Choose 3rd-Party Assistants? – DTH
NVIDIA unveils NVLink Fusion, Regeneron acquires genetic testing company 23andMe and its data, China’s industrial robot production surges.
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May 17, 2025
Ajustes a la propuesta de Ley Telecom – NTX 411
Uber lanza Ruta Compartida, HBO Max regresa y ajuste a la propuesta de la Ley de Telecomunicaciones
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Análisis: Revisando la legislación de las telecomunicaciones
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Measuring What Matters: Readiness in the Field DTNSB Special
Amos talks with fellow military retiree Mike LeNeave of Pison about how next-gen wearable tech is redefining human readiness and helping prevent aviation accidents by focusing on the person, not just the machine.
Starring Tom Merritt, Amos, Mike LeNeave
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May 16, 2025
No Squirrels Were Harmed in the Making of This Forrest – DTNS Live 5021
Charter is buying Cox to form a cable giant, while Verizon gets FCC approval to acquire Frontier and expand fiber to millions. Meanwhile, Apple and Epic are back at it over Fortnite, OpenAI launches a coding assistant, Microsoft kills the Surface Laptop Studio, and Acer shows off sleek new gear at Computex. Also: Nvidia denies shifting GPU work to China, and Kickstarter gets serious about funding climate tech.
Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Molly Wood, Len Peralta, Amos, Joe.
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Epic and Apple Fight Again – DTNSB 5021
Plus you’ll finally understand why some people believe it’s OK for AI models to infringe copyright.
Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Meredith Rose.
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Epic Games says Apple is blocking Fortnite from the US and EU App Stores | TechCrunch
Apple blocks Fortnite’s App Store return as downloads fail in Europe | The Verge
Fortnite is using AI to let you chat with James Earl Jones’ Darth Vader | The Verge
Acer’s Swift Edge laptop is gunning for the MacBook Air | The Verge
The Acer Predator Triton 14 AI is now my most anticipated gaming laptop of the year | Engadget
Acer introduces five new gaming monitors | Engadget
OpenAI launches Codex, an AI coding agent, in ChatGPT | TechCrunch
Cable giants Cox and Charter agree to $34 billion merger | Engadget
Charter and Cox Communications agree to $35 billion merger | Axios
Apple (AAPL) Supplier TDK Readies Batteries Geared for Thin AI Gadgets | Bloomberg
Windows 11 and Red Hat Linux hacked on first day of Pwn2Own | BleepingComputer
PlayStation Executive Jade Raymond Leaves Studio She Founded | Bloomberg
Japan enacts new Active Cyberdefense Law allowing for offensive cyber operations | The Record
YouTube now has a podcast chart, and Joe Rogan is on top | The Verge
UK parliament opts not to hold AI companies accountable over copyright material | Engadget
Monthly call for Android a11y insights
General a11y + tech content channel (Harshid)
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Apple Has Blocked Fortnite’s Return To The App Store – DTH
Apple has blocked Fortnite’s return to the App Store, Microsoft layoffs disproportionately affected developers in Washington state, and Charter Communications will acquire Cox Communications for $21.9 billion.
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May 15, 2025
Commercials Continue to “Ad Up” – DTNS Live 5020
Coinbase revealed a major data breach tied to contractor bribery, refusing a $20M ransom and facing up to $400M in fallout. Apple launched CarPlay Ultra with deeper in-car integration, starting with Aston Martin. Microsoft is shutting down third-party Bing Search APIs, while Trump criticized Apple’s move to import India-made iPhones. Meanwhile, Pinterest faces backlash over mass account bans.
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The FULL Andor Experience: First (101 – “Kassa”)
Universal adoration…even though some of it was genuinely forgettable.
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