Main Show starts at 8:10

Google rolls out a new device protection program called Pixel Care+. AI generated crowds was apparently used in Will Smith’s latest concert video. How Taco Bell is rethinking its voice AI ordering system after negative feedback from customers. Kodak Digitizing pitches a new mail-in service to convert old media; including VHS, Hi8, Betamax, MiniDV, film reels, photos, and audio, into digital formats.

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

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Main Show starts at 8:37

Plaud.ai released its new physical notetaker, the Plaud AI Pro two years after the original Plaud Note was released. Ars Technica has a review of Corsair’s secondary touchscreen monitor, called the Xeneon Edge. How is Sony working to secure its place in the videogame console business? And Framework Laptop 16s latest refresh adds a new GPU option, the modular mix!

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

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Main Show starts at 6:35

Framework adds NVIDIA RTX 5070 support to its modular Laptop 16, Apple sets a September 9th event for iPhone 17 and more, and reports say Apple may buy Perplexity or Mistral AI.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Amos, Joe.

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Main Show starts at 10:38

Silicon Valley firms establish a new PAC, Political Action Committee. Justin is here to explain it all to us. Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters finds surprising success in the movie theaters. Is there a lesson here? Apple is reportedly planning its first foldable iPhone for 2026 with touch ID. And Robomart announced its RM5 robot, a bus-sized level 4 vehicle that can carry up to 500 pounds and has 10 climate-controlled lockers.

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

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What's the happiest country in the world? What are the ingredients to a happy life? What are things we can do, today, to increase our own happiness -- and why aren't we already doing them? Join us for a conversation with Lara Aknin, an editor of the World Happiness Report and leader of the Helping and Happiness Lab to find out the answers to all three questions -- and then some -- through the power of data. Find the show notes and subscribe to the show at BehindtheDataShow.com.

Starring Andrea Jones-Rooy, Lara Aknin

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Jenn and Roger share their personal favorites for games that keep them in a Zen state of mind. After all, real-life is stressful enough, the games you play shouldn't add to it.

Starring Jenn Cutter, Roger Chang

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Amos catches up with DTNS crew emeritus Jennie Josephson and Rich Stroffolino to find out what they’ve been doing since their time on Daily Tech News Show.

Starring Amos, Jennie Josephson, Rich Stroffolino

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Android Faithful's Florence Ion and Ron Richards are joined by special guest Juan Bagnell for the very first edition of Android Faithful live coverage of a product announcement event for Made By Google 2025! After the rollout of the Pixel 10 line, Google drafter a star studded lineup of Jimmy Fallon, The Jonas Brothers, Stephan Curry and more to help bring the Pixel 10 lineup and Gemini AI functionality to the masses. Was it a success or was it cringe? Tune in to see what we thought!

Starring Florence Ion, Ron Richards, Juan Bagnell

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Nica Montford from SnobOS Podcast and DTNS Live takes a deep dive into beauty related tech products & how it’s changing culture behind traditional beauty by making it more accessible.

Staring Nica Montford

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Roger interviews Adam Sessler host of TechTV/G4TV's Extended and later X-Play video game review show. We explore his experience at the network and the changing landscape of video game journalism.

Starring Adam Sessler, Roger Chang.

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