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Political polarization feels like its at historic high, but what does the data actually tell us? Plus LLMs can sound very convincing to some people and there’s a psychological reason why that is. Professor of cognitive psychology at the University of Waikato, Dr. Garry explains. Starring Tom Merritt, Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy, Dr. Maryanne Garry, RogerContinue reading “We’re More Sorted Than Polarized – DTNS 4916”

Waymo’s robotaxis passes an independent first responder test. Plus Google’s NotebookLM AI podcast hosts can directly talk with the user. And Patrick’s here with a list of audio brands you’ve never heard but you should check out. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Patrick Norton, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click hereContinue reading “The Sound of Speakers With Patrick – DTNS 4915”

What happens when Moxie the AI powered emotional support companion loses access to its cloud servers that make it run because the company that makes it closes down? Plus Google introduces its new Gemini 2.0 AI model. And YouTube Says Sports Viewing Via TVs Is Up 30% Year-On-Year, 4K Uploads Climb 35%. Starring Tom Merritt,Continue reading “Emotional Support Brick – DTNS 4913”

How an AR program may be the key to helping people with Parkinson’s disease manage symptoms. Plus Amazon is partnering with Hyundai to purchase a new car online with more automakers to follow next year. And Norway’s Vipps launches the first tap-to-pay system that can be the default payment system on iPhones instead of AppleContinue reading “Haggle Free Car Shopping on Amazon – DTNS 4912”

Merriam-Webster made “blog” the word of the year in 2004. Twenty years later how has blogging evolved and changed since then? Plus Google unveils its latest quantum computer that can solve problems in 5 minutes that would take the Frontier supercomputer (currently second fastest) 10 septillion years. And Reddit is testing a generative model chatbotContinue reading “Who Let the Blogs Out? – DTNS 4911”

As the US government invests in technology to extra data from encrypted communications what should typical users worry about? Plus researchers from the Swiss École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne and UC Irvine have developed a drone with bird legs to leap the device into the air. And red team research published by OpenAI and ApolloContinue reading “How Was the Model Built? Garbage in, Garbage Out! – DTNS 4910”

OpenAI’s “12 Days of Shipmas” starts today and we go over the big announcements. Plus, X-like social media platform Bluesky has hinted at including social media subscriptions, a marketplace of algorithms, and selling domain names. And Waymo announced it will expand its robotaxi service to Miami, targeting a 24/7 launch next year. Starring Sarah Lane,Continue reading “Mo Cities, Waymo Problems – DTNS 4909”

In repsonse to suspected hackers in China penetrating American teleco networks the head of CISA and an FBI offical recommend people use encryption. Plus, the head of Sony Interactive Entertainment Hermen Hulst believes generative AI can be the key to innovative in-game experiences but that game development needs a human touch. Starring Tom Merritt, SarahContinue reading “Every Game is an Algorithm – DTNS 4908”

Tuesday, China restricts the export of “‘dual-use items’ related to gallium, germanium, antimony, and superhard materials to the US.” Plus the Verge has launched a subscription service called Verge+, priced at $7 per month or $50 per year, that removes ads and gives unlimited access to articles. And a University of Texas research team hasContinue reading “Verging on Insanity – DTNS 4907”

Allison explains why she’s changed her mind about Apple’s password management app. Plus Intel CEO, Pat Gelsinger, leaves the company abruptly. And we explore the rumours that Apple may or may not change all of their iPhone cases to aluminum in 2025. Starring Tom Merritt, Allison Sheridan, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a ScreenContinue reading “The Chips Have Fallen at Intel – DTNS 4906”