Why has Netflix closed its AAA game studio and does it portend bigger things? Plus air-taxis cleared another hurdle as the US Federal Aviation Administration issued new rules Tuesday for air-taxi VTOLs. And Arm has canceled Qualcomm’s chip architecture license, and why it may not be such a big deal.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

To read the show notes in a separate page click here!

Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

Anthropic updated its Claude 3.5 Sonnet model allowing it to interact with desktop computer apps letting users potentially automate certain software tasks. Plus Meta suspends Instagram and Threads accounts that reposted public information tracking private jets. And Meta tests facial recognition again to combat celebrity impersonations and for account unlocking.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Joe.

To read the show notes in a separate page click here!

Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

Ariel Waldman shares their experience using technology in Antarctica to shoot a documentary. Plus Dr Nicole Ackermans gives us a report on the tech she found at Neuroscience 2024. And Shannon gives us a review of Meta’s new Quest 3S VR headset.

Starring Tom Merritt, Shannon Morse, Ariel Waldman, Craig Porter, Dr Nicole Ackermans, Sarah Lane, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

To read the show notes in a separate page click here!

Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

Is Open AI and Microsoft’s partnership fraying? Why Netflix is still growing despite its detractors. And should AI or Computer Science have its own Nobel prize category, and how do you go about winning one?

As part of an experiement this episode of DTNS is AUDIO ONLY.

Starring Tom Merritt, Dr. Nicole Ackermans, Roger Chang, Joe, Amos

To read the show notes in a separate page click here!

Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

Apple Business Connect lets businesses without a physical location manage how they appear in Apple’s services. How one company is making portable solar power easier to carry. And a company called Hiya has a new product that can reliably detect AI generated voices.

Starring Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

To read the show notes in a separate page click here!

Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

SAG-AFTRA will re-enter negotiations with the bargaining group representing triple A game studios. What’s at stake and will they be able to come to agreement before the end of the year? Plus the US FCC approved a notice of inquiry to examine whether data caps harm consumers and competition. And Amazon announced a slew of new products including their first color e-reader, the Kindle Colorsoft.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

To read the show notes in a separate page click here!

Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

Apple has revealed a new iPad Mini with updated specs. But they’re not alone. A number of companies have announced new or updated products just in the time for the holiday gift buying season. Plus Spotify said it is testing bringing music videos to 85 more markets. And a roundup of the latest news surrounding Google.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Joe.

To read the show notes in a separate page click here!

Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

How do backup your data before a natural disaster? Plus the latest news with Steam and Steam Deck. And Tesla unveils its Cybercab, with Musk claiming they expect Full Self-Driving on Texas and California roads next year.

Starring Tom Merritt, Patrick Norton, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

To read the show notes in a separate page click here!

Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

Amazon announced it will sell Apple TV+ as an add-on to its Amazon Prime Video feature. Plus Meta is adding more features to Threads including a way to allow users to repost IG Reels on Threads. And a new study reveals TikTok isn’t as important to users as a source of news or politics.

Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

To read the show notes in a separate page click here!

Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

The US Department of Justice says a breakup of Google is an option. Plus the Wimbledon tennis tournament is adopting AI powered live electronic line calling, replacing human judges. And why have all the recent Nobel prizes for AI work been given in different categories?

Starring Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

To read the show notes in a separate page click here!

Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!