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May 16, 2025
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.
Next week: We don’t know!
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Moto Razr Ultra Brings Back the Snap! – DTNSB 5020
Apple CarPlay Ultra is finally making its way Aston Martin vehicles, and Dr. Niki brings some clarity to changes in US science funding.
Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, and Dr. Niki.
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Jason shares his impressions of the Moto Razr Ultra smartphoneTrump Asks Apple to Stop Moving iPhone Production to IndiaCoinbase warns of up to $400 million hit from cyber attackApple is placing warnings on EU apps that don’t use App Store paymentsPerplexity teams up with PayPal for in-chat shoppingGoogle fixes high-severity Chrome flaw with public exploitApple’s CarPlay Ultra is finally here, if you have a new Aston MartinHuawei’s latest watch has a snazzy new fingertip sensorDaily Tech News Show subredditTom’s Austin workshop detailsUS President Urges Apple’s CEO to Produce iPhone in US – DTH
President Donald Trump urged Tim Cook to cease iPhone production in India and ramp it up in the U.S., Microsoft announced the retirement of its Bing Search APIs for third-party developers, and Uber has announced discounted fixed-route rides in select major U.S. cities.
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May 14, 2025
Your Switch…Should You Choose To Attack It… – DTNS Live 5019
DeepMind’s AlphaEvolve solves math and science problems by generating and critiquing its own answers. Meanwhile, the U.S. warns against Huawei chips, Sony eyes PS5 price hikes, Max reverts to HBO Max, Uber launches shuttles, Google tests AI Mode, and Airbnb adds on-demand services.
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Nintendo’s Switch Specs Explained – DTNSB 5019
Plus why the Dungeon Crawler Carl audiobooks are so good they can’t stay out of the best seller list.
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Nintendo Switch 2: final tech specs and system reservations confirmed | Eurogamer.net
Nintendo Switch 2 Tech Specs – Nintendo US
The next Mario movie’s title got accidentally announced | The Verge
EU bug database fully operational as US slashes infosec • The Register
Trump administration officially rescinds Biden’s AI diffusion rules | TechCrunch
Xiaomi’s new EV orders slump in China as consumer backlash grows | Reuters
Foxconn Posts Strong Profit But Lowers Guidance Amid Tariff Risks – WSJ
Tencent Q1 2025 earnings report | CNBC
ChatGPT Deep Research Can Now Access SharePoint and OneDrive Files | Thurrott
Microsoft OneDrive users can now use ChatGPT’s Deep Research | Windows Central
CNN Unveils Plans For New Streaming Service | Deadline
TikTok rolls out new accessibility tools, including AI-generated ALT text | TechCrunch
Uber Targets Commuters With Cheaper Pooled Rides, Price-Lock Pass – Bloomberg
Uber to introduce fixed-route shuttles in major US cities designed for commuters | TechCrunch
iPhone 18 Pro with in-display Face ID now looks very likely – 9to5Mac
Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 support deadlines didn’t change – why this story just won’t die | ZDNET
Eight Sleep launches the AI-powered Pod 5 sleep system | Engadget
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DeepMind Unveils AI System AlphaEvolve – DTH
Warners Bros Discovery goes back to HBO Max, Sony warns of PS5 price hikes, Google replaces “I’m feeling lucky” with AI mode.
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May 13, 2025
Cordkillers 550: Navigation Is the New Recommendation
Netflix rolls out its biggest redesign in 12 years, ESPN’s standalone service gets a price, and Peacock gets game-ready. Meanwhile, Amazon doubles down on Fallout and MrBeast, and The Office spawns a spin-off.
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ESPN Your Streams – DTNS Live 5018
ESPN aims to launch a $29.99 per month streaming option this Fall. How early childhood YouTube channel Cocomelon moved in the big screen and what could mean for other YT creators. And Apple reveals new accessibility features coming in iOS 19, macOS 16, and other platforms.
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