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Amazon held its “Devices and Services” this Wednesday. We go through all the big things they announced and what we think about them. Plus OpenAI announced version 3 of its image generator, DALL-E. It understands context better and integrates with ChatGPT. So for example, you can tell ChatGPT to write a prompt for Dall-E 3.Continue reading “Such Amazon! Much Large Language Model! – DTNS 4608”

The UK gets a new free streaming entry from the country’s public sector broadcasters called Freely that delivers live TV over broadband. Building on its “Just Walk Out” technology Amazon has introduced a new version for clothing stores that uses RFID chips. And Microsoft’s plans for the Xbox are revealed in documents accidentally uploaded toContinue reading “TV is Moving Freely in the UK – DTNS 4607”

We discuss how crowdfunding has changed and evolved with Chris Mancini. And is Unity backtracking on its statements last week about a new per in fee structure for developers? Plus that latest on iPhone 15 and iOS 17 roll out. Starring Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Chris Mancini, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using aContinue reading “They’re Sorry You Got Mad – DTNS 4606”

Preorders for the new iPhone 15 models started Friday morning and we highlight the issues some have faced trying to order one. The Irish Data Protection Commission, which has jurisdiction over TikTok in Europe, fined the company €345 million for 8 violations of the GDPR. X has contracted with an Israeli company called Au10tix toContinue reading “X Gon’ Verify Ya – DTNS 4605”

Google said Thursday it plans to offer software updates for Chromebooks for up to a decade. A new study from Columbia University casts a critical eye on the use of current Large Language Models to replace human decision-making in critical jobs. And we learn more about the cyber-incident afflicting MGM. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood,Continue reading “Chromebooks Boot Faster Than a Shower – DTNS 4604”

Unity announces it will begin charging a runtime fee to developers starting January 1st, 2024. MGM reports that a cyber incident that has significantly disrupted properties across the US represents a material risk to the company. And Adobe announced that Firefly is open to all in its Creative Cloud, Adobe Express and Adobe Experience CloudContinue reading “Adobe, Just Dip Once and End It! – DTNS 4603”

Nica Montford and Terrance Gaines from the snobOS Cast join us to unpack all the Apple Watch and iPhone announcements from Apple’s Sept 12th event. Starring Sarah Lane, Nica Montford, Terrance Gaines, Roger Chang, Joe MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Download the (VIDEO VERSION), here. Follow us on Twitter Instgram YouTube andContinue reading “All the News From Apple’s iPhone 15 Event – DTNS 4602”

After complaints, Amazon will start requiring writers who sell through Amazon’s e-book program to disclose if their work includes artificial intelligence material. Friday, some Wyze security camera owners noted on Reddit that they were able to see webcam feeds that weren’t their own, an error chalked up to a web-caching issue by Wyze. Meta isContinue reading “Sharing is Scaring: a Wyze Tale – DTNS 4601”

Still thinking about replacing your current TV with a larger better model? Before you do, listen to what Home Theater expert Robert Heron has to say. Plus Spotify is working with publishers in the U.S. to allow subscribers to listen up to 20 hours of audiobooks a month. And Apple has an iOS 16.6.1 updateContinue reading “The Best Tvs With Robert Heron – DTNS 4600”

Are online user submitted movie ratings, like Rotten Tomatoes, worthless and is there a way to make them more useful? Plus SoundCloud is rolling out a TikTok-style discovery feed feature complete with vertical scrolling and short snippets of tracks. And BMW drops its controversial subscription to activate heated seats on their cars. Starring Sarah Lane,Continue reading “Reviews: The Most Dangerous Game? – DTNS 4599”