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April 1, 2025
The Neighbors Are Listening – DTNS Live 4988
What is an “open-weight” language model and is it the same as an open-source model? Jason Howell explains. Can Samsung’s new HW-Q990F with its 23 speakers redefine the performance expectations from a soundbar? And what are the motivations behind Amazon’s new theatrical ambitions.
Starring Sarah Lane, Jason Howell, Roger Chang, Joe.
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OpenAI’s Massive $40 Billion Funding Round – DTNSB 4988
Substack looks to capitalize on a TikTok ban with a new video feed, and Chris Ashley shares the tech that powers his BBQ food truck!
Starring Jason Howell and Shannon Morse.
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OpenAI closes $40 billion funding round – CNBC
ChatGPT “added one million users in the last hour” – The Verge
Gmail adds encrypted email support – The Verge
Apple Releases iOS 18.4 – MacRumors
Two new Apple apps in iOS 18.4 and visionOS 2.4 – 9to5Mac
Microsoft lifts Snapdragon exclusivity – Windows Central
Trump creates Chips Act investment office – Bloomberg
Substack introduces TikTok-style video feed – TechCrunch
OpenAI Secures $40 Billion In Funding With A $300 Billion Valuation – DTH
OpenAI has secured the largest private tech funding round on record, Apple has released iOS 18.4, and Intel’s new CEO plans to spin off non-core assets.
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March 31, 2025
The Return of Engagement – DTNS Live 4987
AI startup, Runway, released its Gen-4 model claiming generate consistent characters, locations, and objects across scenes. Why are AI generated fake movie trailers generating controversy on YouTube. Amazon launched Alexa Plus in early access. And Substack is launching a TikTok-style video feed in its app.
Starring Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.
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xAI Buys X – DTNSB 4987
Goodbye to the Blue Screen of Death, celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Buzz Out Loud!
Starring Jason Howell and Robb Dunewood.
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Musk’s social media firm X bought by his AI company, valued at $33 billionAmazon unveils Nova Act, an AI agent that can control a web browserSamsung’s latest stick vac can alert you to calls and text messagesElon Musk and Taylor Swift can now hide details of their private jetsMicrosoft is redesigning the Windows BSOD and it might change to blackWindows 11 is closing a loophole that let you skip making a Microsoft accountGame developers urge Nvidia RTX 30 and 40 series owners rollback to December 2024 driver after recent RTX 50-centric release issuesGoogle’s new experimental AI model, Gemini 2.5 Pro, is now available to free users tooBuzz Town ArchiveDailyTechNewsShow subredditDTNS PatreonFrance Fines Apple $162M Over App Tracking Transparency System – DTH
Apple reportedly developing an AI-powered upgrade for its Health app, Amazon unveils AI agent Nova Act, Google extends deadline for Fitbit users to migrate.
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March 29, 2025
OpenIA retrasa integración del generador de imágenes en ChatGPT – NTX 405
Musk se vende X a sí mismo, ChatGPT retrasa generación de imágenes integrada y diputados aprueban registro de usuarios telefónicos
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-Diputados aprueban creación de plataforma con registros telefónicos
–Microsoft abandona uso de contraseñas
-Trump incentiva venta de TikTok con reducción de tarifas
-Elon Musk le vende X a su compañía de xIA
-ChatGPT retrasa generador de imágenes integrado
Análisis: Devaluando el trabajo artístico original
Imagen por Luisalvaz, tomada en octubre 2021 en Aguascalientes.
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March 28, 2025
None Shall Password – DTNS Live 4986
A Chinese leaker says Apple’s upcoming “iPhone Fold” will feature a foldable screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Microsoft is phasing-in a new passwordless sign-in experience for over 1 billion user acounts, with a focus on eliminating passwords. DOGE plans to migrate Social Security’s legacy code base to something more modern over a few months. Is that enough time to ensure the system’s integrity stays intact? And its Friday. We test everyone’s knowledge of failed or bankrupted tech brands.
Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, and Joe.
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ChatGPT adds new features and removes some restrictions – DTNSB 4986
ChatGPT adds new features and removes some restrictions regarding public figures. WhatsApp adds an old school social media feature. And Tom talks to Andy Beach about how the BBC handles AI in news.
Starring Huyen Tue Dao and Jenn Cutter.
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We’re launching user choice billing in the UKGoogle opens Play Store billing options in the UKGoogle’s Billing Policy Anti-Competitive, India Court RulesApple, Meta Face Modest Fines as EU Seeks to Avoid US SpatEU will go easy with Apple, Facebook punishment to avoid Trump’s wrathGoogle announces new Pixel 9a launch dateWhatsApp users can now add songs to their Status updatesWhatsApp users can now add music to their statusAndroid Auto’s latest beta brings full Android game supportSignalGate Is Driving the Most US Downloads of Signal EverJudge dismisses Samsung’s smart ring lawsuit against OuraMozilla Patches Critical Firefox Bug Similar to Chrome’s Recent Zero-Day VulnerabilityAfter Chrome patches zero-day used to target Russians, Firefox splats similar bugpatreon.com/dtnsWhatsApp Adds Music To User Status Updates – DTH
WhatsApp adds music to user status updates, Google to offer user choice billing in the UK, and Ubisoft spins popular franchises into a subsidiary.
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