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- 2 days ago1h 1m
The Data Center Debates – DTNS 5390
Data center opposition became a powerful campaign issue in this week’s midterms, with several winning candidates promising restrictions. The days following the election results, tech stocks suffered their worst beating since April 2025, raising the question: Will data center restrictions slow tech adoption, or is the tech bubble finally about to pop? Plus Robert Heron is here with advice on what should shoppers look for in a deal for a new TV as the gift buying season starts to warm up. And finally our third question of the week is could and or should Google offer schools a version of google search without Gemini? Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Robert Heron, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!
- 1 weeks ago1h 2m
Is the Touchscreen a Big Deal? – DTNS 5385
This week Apple released the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR display, a touchscreen laptop. Something Steve Jobs called a “ergonomically terrible” idea. Will this move to other MacBook models? Will it cannibalize iPad sales? Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Jason Howell, Nate Lanxon, Roger Chang, Joe To read the show notes click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!
- 2 weeks ago56 min
What’s The Next Apple-gate? – DTNS 5380
The PHP2Shell vulnerability was the largest story of the week. So we ask what was the most surprising part of the PHP2Shell story? Apple’s hotly anticipated iPhone Duo ships soon for those lucky enough to get a pre-order. Every new generation of iPhone comes with its own “scandal” of problems like antennas and bending while carried in a rear hip pocket, so we ask what we think the iPhone Duo’s controversy will be? Finally we debate if having everyone on a single platform makes it easier or harder to secure? Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Huyen Tue Dao, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe To read the show notes click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!
- 3 weeks ago58 min
Who’s Running Your Smart Home? – DTNS 5375
This week Apple announced its Home View smart home hub along with several smart home devices in cooperation with LG and Schneider. So our BIG QUESTION this week is: Do you want Apple to run your smart home? This week we heard the news that an OpenAI employee was accused of implanting a device to record conversations in an executive conference room. So our next question of the week is: Are governments or corporations the biggest corporate espionage threat? Final question: Would you rather own a self-driving car or just hail one when needed? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Jason Howell, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe To read the show notes click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!
- Oct 9, 202658 min
Is Software Over? – DTNS 5371
Developer Brandon Thomas of Artcraft says he used Claude Opus 5.5 to build “clean-room replacements” for seven Adobe products, with Word, Excel and PowerPoint clones in the works. He declared software dead. Is software over? Ring announced a smart lock with a hand crank for emergency power. So, when it comes to your front door, are you Team Smart Lock or Team Simple Lock? Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!
- Oct 2, 20261h 0m
Should We Trust Proactive Agents? – DTNS 5366
OpenAI introduced Dots this week; proactive agents that run in the cloud and act for you without being asked. Meta’s Muse and Manus offer similar capabilities. The big question: Do you want your AI agent to be proactive? Plus Amazon unveiled a new Kindle lineup this week aimed at new readers. Amazon says 60% of buyers are first-time Kindle owners. The second question of the week: Ebook or real book? Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe To read the show notes click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!
- Sep 25, 202658 min
Can Googlebook Bridge the Gap? – DTNS 5361
Can Googlebooks replace a MacBook or PC laptop? Are AI charms the future of personal AI or just a dead end? We discuss these important topics plus answer this important viewer question “Which jobs will be looked upon as buggy whip manufactures in the near future?” Starring Sara Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Huyen Tue Dao, Iyaz Akhtar, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe To read the show notes click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!
- Sep 18, 202659 min
Is Obsolescence Planned, or is It Natural? – DTNS 5356
We debate if companies intentionally plan their products to go obsolete after several years to get people to upgrade? And we discuss if you need permission for your AI to summarize a conversation you’re in engaged in. To read the show notes click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!
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