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As Sony stands firm on not allowing cross platform play on Fortnite for the PS4 we discuss the implications of Sony’s policy and whether or not change course any time soon. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Patrick Beja. MP3 Using a Screen Reader? Click here Multiple versions (ogg, video etc.) from Archive.org.Continue reading “DTNS 3317 – Fallout from Sony’s Lockout”

While much has been discussed about the disruption that automation will have on the job market, businesses and the economy not much work or thought has been giving on mitigating the fallout and the future of work. We discuss how to grapple with the inevitable shift in society as automation becomes a fact of workingContinue reading “DTNS 3316 – Automation for the People”

It’s our end of June round table show. This month we discuss the developer shift from single player to multi-player games. Are single-player games an endangered species? Plus electric scooter rentals from Bird and Lime electric are gaining fans around the country. We find out what turned one scooter hater into one of their biggestContinue reading “DTNS 3315 – Magic Scooter Ride”

Apple may bundle music, TV and news into a single subscription, a new Pew survey shows 74% of American adults think technology was helped their life but 36% think technology is bad for society, and Amazon is acquiring online pharmacy PillPack. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, and Justin Robert Young. MP3 Using a Screen Reader?Continue reading “DTNS 3314 – KaiOS Reigns”

Google rolls out public testing of Duplex. Google’s AI technology that can make human sounding phone calls on your behalf for reservations or appointments. We examine the impact, usefulness, and future of the technology. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Scott Johnson. MP3 Using a Screen Reader? Click here Multiple versions (ogg, videoContinue reading “DTNS 3313 – Literally Yelling at the Cloud Service”

5G is coming with its promise of faster speeds. Will this wireless cell technology finally give mobile users the same speeds as broadband users? And will this new technology provide meaningful competition for incumbent broadband providers? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Luria Petrucci. MP3 Using a Screen Reader? Click here Multiple versionsContinue reading “DTNS 3312 – Checking in on 5G”

At VidCon 2018 YouTube announced new revenue opportunities for creators and Instagram unveiled IGTV for longer format video content. We asked YouTube Lamarr Wilson for a creator’s perspective on these new policies and how it will change things moving forward. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Lamarr Wilson. MP3 Using a Screen Reader?Continue reading “DTNS 3311 – Strawberry Robots Forever”

What’s the state of diversity in tech and are the steps used to help improve the situation working? Plus YouTube announces new revenue options for creators and US Supreme Court rules that privacy in the digital age includes cellphone data held by 3rd parties. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Megan Rose Dickey, Roger Chang andContinue reading “DTNS 3310 – Sewing the Seeds of Success”

The US Supreme Court rules that states can force online stores to collect taxes on goods sold in their jurisdiction. How will this ruling shake up the e-tailing space in the USA and what will it mean for smaller players? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Justin Robert Young. MP3 Using a ScreenContinue reading “DTNS 3309 – Chief Justice Etsy”

The Brave web browser has started voluntary testing of its new ad opt-in program where uses can choose to see targeted ads based on their browsing history. Is this a new model of how smart browsers can juggle the demands of online advertising and improved user experience? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang andContinue reading “DTNS 3308 – Brave Enough to Browse Differently?”