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There's no end to people out there telling you what to think. But what about HOW to think? Tom Merritt talks with his guests about HOW they think about the world. How do they filter information and decide what to trust? It's a confusing world and we could all benefit from sharing the ways we all deal with it. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/a-word-with-tom-merritt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Starting in early 2024, Prime Video subscribers in Canada, Germany, the UK, and US will see “limited advertisements.” Would you be $2.99/month to get rid of them? What type of display should go on a foldable phone’s cover screen? And the latest Apple news including why USB-C AirPods can support lossless audio. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Shan…
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Allison Sheridan joins us to talk about demos. From Steve Jobs to Douglas Englebart to her own demo experience in her career. Why do we do them and why doe we enjoy watching them? Featuring Tom Merritt and Allison Sheridan. podfeet.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/a-word-with-tom-merritt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…
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Starting in early 2024, Prime Video subscribers in Canada, Germany, the UK, and US will see “limited advertisements.” Would you be $2.99/month to get rid of them? What type of display should go on a foldable phone’s cover screen? And the latest Apple news including why USB-C AirPods can support lossless audio. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Shan…
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Amazon Prime Video subscribers will soon get ads, The US Chips and Science Act sets final rules, and The EU’s CMA approves Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition bid of video game maker Activision Blizzard… MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. You can get an ad-free feed of Daily Tech Headlines for $3 a month here. A special thanks to all our supporters–without…
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Amazon Prime Video subscribers will soon get ads, The US Chips and Science Act sets final rules, and The EU’s CMA approves Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition bid of video game maker Activision Blizzard… MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. You can get an ad-free feed of Daily Tech Headlines for $3 a month here. A special thanks to all our supporters–without…
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We detail all the important news from Microsoft’s Surface and AI event including new AI integration into Bing and new Surface Go models. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Chris Ashley, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Download the (VIDEO VERSION), here. Follow us on Twitter Instgram YouTube and Twitch Please SUBSCR…
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We detail all the important news from Microsoft’s Surface and AI event including new AI integration into Bing and new Surface Go models. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Chris Ashley, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Download the (VIDEO VERSION), here. Follow us on Twitter Instgram YouTube and Twitch Please SUBSCR…
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DALL-E now integrates with ChatGPT, PayPal’s stablecoin is now available on Venmo, and Apple spent billions on developing an iPhone modem too slow, too hot, and too big to use… MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. You can get an ad-free feed of Daily Tech Headlines for $3 a month here. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be…
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DALL-E now integrates with ChatGPT, PayPal’s stablecoin is now available on Venmo, and Apple spent billions on developing an iPhone modem too slow, too hot, and too big to use… MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. You can get an ad-free feed of Daily Tech Headlines for $3 a month here. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be…
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You all know what a mouse is. It’s so common, that you probably don’t even think that much about why it’s called a mouse. But back in 1968, the man generally credited with the invention of the mouse, Douglas Engelbart, had to apologize for what was certainly a silly name. Featuring Tom Merritt. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. A special thanks to all our…
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You all know what a mouse is. It’s so common, that you probably don’t even think that much about why it’s called a mouse. But back in 1968, the man generally credited with the invention of the mouse, Douglas Engelbart, had to apologize for what was certainly a silly name. Featuring Tom Merritt. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. A special thanks to all our…
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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. Starring Tom Merritt, Sar…
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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. Starring Tom Merritt, Sar…
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On the eve of the Reckoning, we cover a rare Miami Vice cliffhanger as we start the Sunny Burnett arc! Next week: Miami Vice (501) Email the show at Cordkillers@gmail.com Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at Cordkillers.com Support Cordkillers at Patreon.com/Cordkillers. If we get to 1850 patrons or $1850/episode, we can begin t…
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Amazon announces new hardware and upgrades to include Large Language Models in Alexa. Microsoft leaks information all over the internet about AI and Xbox plans. And Signal develops quantum resistant encryption for its messaging. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. You can get an ad-free feed of Daily Tech Headlines for $3 a month here. A special thanks to a…
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Amazon announces new hardware and upgrades to include Large Language Models in Alexa. Microsoft leaks information all over the internet about AI and Xbox plans. And Signal develops quantum resistant encryption for its messaging. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. You can get an ad-free feed of Daily Tech Headlines for $3 a month here. A special thanks to a…
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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 to the FT…
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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 to the FT…
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Bard Now Works With Google Apps And Services, Elon Musk aims to make everyone pay for X, and details for a next-generation Xbox Series X have been leaked… MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. You can get an ad-free feed of Daily Tech Headlines for $3 a month here. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. Big thanks …
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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 a Screen Reader? Click here D…
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In our first return guest, we talk to creator/influencer Lamarr Wilson about the word career. Lamarr talks about changing his career later in life from education to content creation. Why he switched and how his early interests and experiences with tech really set the stage for who he is now. Featuring Tom Merritt and Lamarr Wilson. https://www.lama…
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Zipline has been delivering medicine and other things by drone for more than a decade and just keeps on expanding. Tom talks with the CTO of Zipline, Keenan Wyrobek, about the word drone. What does it mean to him, why do they call their drones "zips" and what is the future for unmanned aerial vehicles delivery? Can it really become commonplace? Fea…
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Tom wraps up the first season of "A Word" and asks for your suggestions for season two! Featuring Tom Merritt. Send us your suggestions: feedback@dailytechnewsshow.com. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/a-word-with-tom-merritt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Code switching. What is it? Why does it happen? Is it necessary? Robb Dunewood shares his personal experience to help us understand what it is and what it isn't. Featuring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood. Links: SMR Podcast The Tech Jawn Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/a-word-with-tom-merritt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…
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Hawaii is a paradise but there's more to it than meets the postcard. Ryan Ozawa is a native and advocate and talks to us about his perspective on the island and what makes it great. Featuring Tom Merritt and Ryan Ozawa Links: https://twitter.com/hawaii https://www.instagram.com/hawaii/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hawaii/ Become a member at https://…
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Humanity is facing a threat and a possible replacement from machines. But is it as bad as we might think? Ruby Justice Thélot talks to us about the philosophy of the future of humanity. Featuring Tom Merritt and Ruby Justice Thélot. Ruby's Links: https://twitter.com/being_on_line https://www.instagram.com/being_on_line/ www.asterisques.com Become a…
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Author and venture capitalist Rob Reid talks to us about danger. He's done whole books and podcasts about future dangers so it's fair to say he has some thoughts. But how do you make people take danger seriously? We'll explain. Featuring Tom Merritt and Rob Reid. Links: After On Podcast Rob Reid on Twitter Rob Reid's Substack Become a member at htt…
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Is fear the mind killer? Can we live without fear? We talk to pilot Captain Brian Hoffman about his perspective on fear. He also has some good tips for dispelling it, espeically when on a plane. “No real Zombies were harmed in the making of this podcast.” Featuring Tom Merritt and Brian Hoffman. Read Brian's Substack here. Become a member at https:…
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Derrick Goold, baseball writer and lead beat writer for the St. Louis Cardinals at the St. Louis-Post-Dispatch talks about what makes sports so popular. Especially spectator sports. Why do so many of us care so much about what other people are doing on a field or pitch. Acast+ members will get bonus content! Links: @dgoold on Twitter Best Podcast i…
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Manipulation is the name of the game in tech. Is there any escape? How do we identify when we're being manipulated? Tom talks to Natalia Antelava about that and her thoughts on how to fight it. Coda Story Undercurrents: Tech, Tyrants, and Us Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/a-word-with-tom-merritt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …
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Tom talks with the first guest to have also visited the actual front rooms of yore, his sister Meg, and they discuss avoiding issues with intent. Featuring Tom Merritt and Meg Sybert. Link: Marios Pizza Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/a-word-with-tom-merritt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Tom uses the word authority to have a talk about how we don't always differentiate the medium from the message. Featuring Tom Merritt. https://www.tommerritt.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/a-word-with-tom-merritt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Scott Johnson talks about what he thinks makes a good Dad, how he tried to be that and what he learned from his Dad. Featuring Tom Merritt and Scott Johnson. https://www.frogpants.com Twitter Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/a-word-with-tom-merritt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Medieval times were not stinky or even technologically backward. In fact is it possible we could have a second medical era? Historian Eleanor Janega talks to us about that and more. Featuring Tom Merritt and Eleanor Janega. The Middle Ages: A Graphic History The Once and Future Sex: Going Medieval on Women's Roles in Society Going Medieval.com Beco…
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How do we learn? What role does empathy play in it? How we unlearn and why that's important. We talk about learning with YouTube educator Michael Kinney. Yeah, he was also Coach Armstrong in Degrassi. Don't worry. We'll address that too. Featuring Tom Merritt and Michael Kinney. Youtube Twitter Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/a-word-wit…
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