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AI is disrupting major segments of the economy and job market. But what is its impact on the environment and climate change? Allison Sheridan shares her insights. Plus smart rings are now a thing. What are the options and what can and can’t they do? And Google is criticized as its AI-generated summaries on searchContinue reading “Sustainable AI Computing – DTNS 4777”

404 Media reports independent repair shots are contractually required by Samsung to snitch on people who use aftermarket parts. Plus Elon Musk wants to make Likes on X private. And will Microsoft’s stringent requirements for Copilot+ PCs force users to upgrade or turn away from Microsoft’s integrated AI offering? Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, RogerContinue reading “An AI PC That Isn’t – DTNS 4776”

The videogaming recovery of 2023 saw PC revenue increase while staying static for game consoles and dropping for mobile. The UK Information Commissioner’s Office, or ICO, wants to know more about Microsoft’s Recall feature for Copilot+ PCs citing privacy concerns. And CNBC sources say Amazon plans on offering an AI enhanced version of Alexa forContinue reading “They’re All PCs in Console Clothing – DTNS 4775”

Will AI come for all of our jobs? Andrew Mayne explains why this is an unfounded fear. We explain the legal tussle between OpenAI and actress Scarlett Johansson over the use of her voice in the company’s GPT-4o text-to-speech function. And Sonos announces its first over-the-ear headphones, the Sonos Ace. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane,Continue reading “Radical Employment – DTNS 4774”

Microsoft reveals the “Copilot Plus PC” initiative that pairs future Windows NPU integrated notebooks with exclusive integrated Copilot tools, plus new features of Copilot integration in Windows 11, and announces a new ARM powered Surface Laptop. And Semafor reports that Apple News+ has become a major source of revenue for news publishers. Starring Tom Merritt,Continue reading “Copilot Gets on the “Plus” Bus – DTNS 4773″

In a market where 2.5″ notebook drives have been supplanted by SSDs and NVMe, WD releases a new 6TB 2.5″ line. What are they thinking? Patrick Norton explains. Plus LG stops making the Signature OLED R TV that rolls down and hides within a stand. And the latest helping of OpenAI news. Starring Tom Merritt,Continue reading “Don’t Count Out 2.5 Inch Drives Yet! – DTNS 4772”

OpenAI and Google both had LLM announcements this week. But which offered more compelling and consumer-ready products? Plus the joint sports streaming venture between Disney, Fox, Warner Brothers Discovery has an official name: Venu Sports. More importantly what does this service entail? Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Jason Howell, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download UsingContinue reading “AI is Really a Tool, Not My Friend – DTNS 4771”

Predictive AI is making its mark in the world of gambling. How does AI integration into slot machines and sports betting benefit everyone involved? Plus Apple announces new accessibility features coming to iOS and iPad OS. And OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever announces he will be leaving the company. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson,Continue reading “Slot-GPT – DTNS 4770”

It’s Google I/O 2024 ! We go over all the big announcements from Google’s developer event. Plus Comcast will offer a Peacock, Netflix, and Apple TV+ service bundle at a reduced price. Are bundles back? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Download theContinue reading “Google AI/O – DTNS 4769”

OpenAI announces their latest LLM GPT-4o. What does it mean for the LLM space and its competitors? Plus US and Chinese officials will meet in Switzerland Tuesday to discuss AI security concerns. And a new study by the Oxford Internet Institute suggests a high correlation between Internet access and use with positive wellbeing. Starring TomContinue reading “OpenAI’s GPT-4o for All – DTNS 4768”