Best Daily Tech News Podcasts (2024)

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Podcast #788 - NVIDIA's Billions, Free Ryzen Performance Boost, Radeon RDNA 4 Rumors, and MORE 1:14:53

1h ago1:14:53

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No, Allyn wasn't on the show this week. We just used that 100% authentic photo of him for the thumbnail. But we did discuss the buckets of cash that Nvidia is rolling in, free AMD CPU performance, and QR code hygiene! All that, and so much more below ... Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:29 Food with Josh 06:28 NVIDIA's billions 16:01 Free Ryzen performan…

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TNB Tech Minute: Dell Shares Surge on Strong AI-Server Demand 2:45

11m ago2:45

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Plus, defense company RTX agrees to pay $200 million to settle export control violations. And Elon Musk’s Starlink says Brazil has frozen its finances. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Wall Street Journal

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Can EV Batteries Be Recycled? - DTNS 4845 33:36

26m ago33:36

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EVs are crucial in the pivot towards a renewable energy future but what do you do with their batteries when they reach the end of their life? Plus the Wall Street Journal’s sources say Apple is in talks to invest in OpenAI. And what does Amazon have in store for its version of Alexa? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Molly Wood, Len Peralta, Roger …

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UK’s Wayve secures strategic investment from Uber to further develop self-driving tech 3:53

2h ago3:53

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Uber is making a strategic investment into Wayve as an extension of the U.K.-born startup’s previously announced $1.05 billion Series C round. The partnership will also see the two companies work with automakers to integrate Wayve’s AI into consumer vehicles that will one day operate on the ride-hail giant’s platform. Learn more about your ad choic…

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OpenAI in talks to close a new funding round, Bolt’s backer the London Fund, has been scrubbing its web page, Apple's AI-powered object remover, and NEA reentered the secondaries market 6:35

40m ago6:35

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OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, could be in talks to raise a massive tranche of cash. The Wall Street Journal reports that OpenAI may be close to closing a fundraising round led by Thrive Capital, a previous investor, that’d value the AI company at over $100 billion; One-click checkout tech company Bolt is still waiting to find out if shareholders …

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How Will Self-Driving Cars Make Ethical Decisions on the Road? 12:36

2h ago12:36

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As carmakers work to get fully self-driving cars on the road, they have to think about the ethical dilemmas that the vehicles might face. While supporters say the tech will make driving safer, autonomous cars may still have to choose between hitting an animal or swerving into traffic. Brett Berk joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how companies are gr…

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TNW 351: Amazon To Launch AI Alexa This Year - Brilliant, XPS 13 Copilot+, AI Safety Bill in California 1:10:50

2h ago1:10:50

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The smart home company Brilliant is back in business. A review on Dell's take on a Copilot+ laptop. Amazon is officially launching an AI version of its Alexa services. And the California State Assembly passes a sweeping AI safety bill. Brilliant, a smart home company, has been bought by private investors and plans to release the next generation of …

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TNB Tech Minute: Apple and Nvidia in Talks to Invest in OpenAI 2:44

1h ago2:44

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Plus, SpaceX Falcon 9 launches paused after failed landing. And Huawei’s profit rises in the first half of the year as demand for its car business and smartphone sales grow. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Wall Street Journal

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Nobody Wants to Be Scraped by Apple - DTNS 4844 30:19

16m ago30:19

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Why are major websites opting out of being scrapped Apple’s generative AI training? Plus Nvidia reports an increase in 122% revenue. And Alphabet Inc.’s Google will resume letting some consumers generate images of people using Gemini. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the Show Notes. Become a member at https://plus.acast…

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CoinSwitch sues WazirX to recover trapped funds 3:38

36m ago3:38

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CoinSwitch, a prominent Indian cryptocurrency exchange, is suing rival platform WazirX to recover trapped funds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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The U.S. military’s latest psyop? Advertising on Tinder ... and more news 8:40

1h ago8:40

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Tinder removed the U.S. military ads, saying the campaign violated the company's policies; Elon Musk’s X has already declared it aims to compete with LinkedIn for job listings and PayPal for payments. Now, it wants to take on the likes of Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams with a video conferencing tool; Astrobotic’s Peregrine lunar lander fail…

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Could Hybrid Tech Help Greener Planes Take Off? 12:31

1h ago12:31

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Planes are hard to fully electrify. Heavy batteries and range limitations pose severe problems. Hybrid versions that use electric batteries and traditional fuel could help make the sector greener while fully electric plans are being developed. Sean Captain joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss. Plus, a recent study found that less than 5% of climate pol…

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TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI in Talks for New Funding Round 2:51

33m ago2:51

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Plus, Nvidia delivers strong quarterly growth and robust outlook. And CrowdStrike cuts its guidance in the wake of one of the worst cyber outages. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Wall Street Journal

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To Create or Generate, That is the Question! - DTNS 4843 29:54

40m ago29:54

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Why is the CEO of Procreate promising the company will never integrate generative AI into its products? Plus Patrick Beja is here to give us the French perspective on the French arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. And the NotePin from Plaud promises to be a better AI wearable for remembering everything. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johns…

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Meta and Instagram spotted developing a new social music-sharing feature 4:06

1h ago4:06

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Meta and Spotify are exploring deeper music integration in Meta’s Instagram app. New findings indicate the companies are testing a feature that would allow users to continuously share what music they’re listening to through Instagram’s Notes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Elon Musk’s Thousands of Posts Reveal His Political Evolution 10:58

1h ago10:58

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A Journal analysis of Elon Musk’s exchanges on X over the last 5 ½ years shows his metamorphosis from a CEO who mainly focused on his businesses to a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump’s campaign. WSJ reporter Alexa Corse joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss. Plus, investors will be looking to Nvidia’s earnings to get a sense of how the a…

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TNB Tech Minute: Walmart Offers Logistics Outside Its Own Website 2:45

13m ago2:45

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Plus, Some Fortune 500 companies cite artificial intelligence regulation as a risk. And Mark Zuckerberg says White House was “wrong” to pressure Facebook on Covid content. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Wall Street Journal

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Telegram Troubles Have Been Relayed - DTNS 4842 35:48

1h ago35:48

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France’s Prosecutor of the Republic has published an explanation of the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. Garmin introduced a couple new smartwatches. And China is restricting exports of rare earths in response to bans on exporting chip technologies to the country. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the Show Notes. Become…

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Uber fined $324M over EU driver data transfer breach 6:46

1h ago6:46

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Ride-hailing platform Uber has been fined €290 million — around $324 million at current exchanges rates — by the Netherlands’ privacy watchdog for breaching the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Apple iPhone 16 lineup on Sept. 10, RealPage sued by Justice Dept, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested ... and more news 9:26

21m ago9:26

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Apple will be unveiling new products on September 10, with the announced phones going on sale on September 20, according to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. That lineup will reportedly include the iPhone 16, with larger screens on the Pro models and a new button just for taking pictures.; RealPage, which makes property management software, wa…

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The Tech Investor Helping Tether Make Deals Outside of Crypto 13:07

7h ago13:07

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Tether, the company behind a popular cryptocurrency by the same name, is flush with cash. It’s using that windfall to buy control of companies involved in artificial intelligence and neural implants with the help of an investor whose deal introductions have had mixed results. WSJ reporter Ben Foldy joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss. Plus, wearing hi…

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TNB Tech Minute: Apple Expected to Unveil iPhone 16 at Sept. 9 Event 2:39

1h ago2:39

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Plus, Canada is adding tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles. And IBM shuts down its China R&D operations. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Wall Street Journal

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What's Going on With Telegram? - DTNS 4841 31:41

41m ago31:41

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The Verge asks how society will need to change its views that photos are irrefutable proof of an event occurring, as on-device generative AI image editing becomes widespread. Plus a new Android malware clones stolen NFC data. And Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of encrypted chat app Telegram, was arrested by French authorities outside of Paris Sta…

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Cache Energy’s mysterious white pellets could help kill coal and natural gas 5:19

26m ago5:19

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The pellets can be stored in piles or silos, moved around using conveyor belts, and transported via rail cars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Waymo wants to chauffeur your kids, get paid to be a Robot, Mineral sold technology to John Deere, and DeepMind workers protest Google’s defense contracts 4:09

1h ago4:09

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Soon, parents in range of Waymo robotaxis might not have to worry about picking up their kids from after-school activities — or anytime, really. The San Francisco Standard reports that Waymo, the Alphabet subsidiary, is considering a subscription program that would let teens hail one of its cars solo and send pickup and drop-off alerts; Tesla is hi…

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Companies Put Out ‘Deepfakes’ as AI Regulation Lags Behind 13:11

32m ago13:11

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Regulation around deepfakes is still in its infancy, but companies are putting out more of them anyway. WSJ enterprise tech reporter Isabelle Bousquette joins host Julie Chang to discuss how some businesses are exploring ways to do so safely. Plus, the EU-China trade rift continues to grow, but what do EVs and cheese have to do with this? Sign up f…

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IT SPARC Cast - AI in IT: Evolution, Challenges, and Security Risks - DTNS 4840 32:17

1h ago32:17

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In the inaugural episode of IT SPARC Cast, John Barger and Lou Schmidt dive into the latest happenings in the IT world with a mix of insights and a touch of humor. Starring John Barger and Lou Schmidt Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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TNB Tech Minute: AI Companies in China Push Ahead Without Advanced Chips 2:15

1h ago2:15

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Plus, Halliburton hit by a cyberattack. And, NetEase shares slump ending the week down 21%. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Wall Street Journal

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Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer - DTNS 4839 56:54

19m ago56:54

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Brad and Will take a closer look at Microsoft's IntelliMouse Explorer. These days it's hard to remember that it was Microsoft who banished the infernal ball and introduced the optical mouse to the mainstream, so we head back to 1999 and discuss what mice were like beforehand, how mechanical and optical sensors work, debate PS/2 versus USB, make an …

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Harmonyze built AI agents that sit between franchisors and their franchisees 4:58

26m ago4:58

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For some businesses, there is a clear path to growth that doesn’t involve acquiring other companies or expanding organically: franchising. The U.S. has more than 800,000 franchise businesses, according to Statista, and that number is predicted to keep growing year over year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Microsoft Is Ending The Life Of Windows Control Panel - DTH 4:30

1h ago4:30

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Microsoft has officially announced that it is deprecating the Windows Control Panel, YouTube has introduced a new AI assistant to help creators recover hacked accounts, and SpaceX is set to attempt the first-ever private spacewalk. Link to Show Notes Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i…

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Podcast #787 - AMD Addresses Ryzen 9000 Review Methods, RTX 4070 GDDR6 Version Official, G-Sync + MORE! 1:27:44

44m ago1:27:44

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Full crew in the house tonight for all kinds of tech talk with the usual amount of off-topic banter. It's what you deserve. Check the full list of topics below. Real quick though ... Ryzen 9000 testing: You're holding it wrong. Windows 11 installs on non-TPM machines: Stop that. Sonos: Failing. ARM: Gaming GPUs. And when is a 4070 not really the 40…

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Apple is bringing audio sharing to Beats Studio Pro, Deepfake scam costs Telecom $1M, Aviron branches out into bikes and more news 6:57

6d ago6:57

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A firmware update is delivering multi-user audio sharing, allowing music to be streamed to multiple headphones at once; also Microsoft demonstrated its leadership in accessible gaming hardware again on Wednesday with the announcement of a new one-handed joystick controller for Xbox and PC. The Xbox Adaptive Joystick works with the company’s already…

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Why Russian Bots Are Replying to Influencers Posts 12:52

1h ago12:52

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Russian trolls have sought engagement with Elon Musk, Donald Trump Jr. and other influential accounts on X. Officials say there may be more of this in the leadup to the U.S. election in November. WSJ reporter Alexa Corse joins host Zoe Thomas to explain tactics of the bots and their potential impact. Plus, owners of Tesla’s Cybertruck say their new…

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TNW 350: iFixit Tears Down the Galaxy Ring - White House Creator Conference, Recall AI, Pixel 9 1:09:23

7d ago1:09:23

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Amanda Silberling recounts her time at the White House Creator Economy Conference held earlier this month. Microsoft's Recall AI feature won't be available until later this year. A review of Google's Pixel 9. And what was surprising about Samsung's Galaxy Ring device following a teardown of the device? Amanda Silberling participated in the White Ho…

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TNB Tech Minute: Apple to Let iPhone Users in EU Delete Native Apps 2:43

8h ago2:43

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Plus, U.S. federal auto-safety regulators close their investigation into Cruise’s self-driving system. And another Tesla executive announces departure from the electric vehicle maker. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Wall Street Journal

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Beyond the Post - DTNS 4838 45:27

2h ago45:27

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Bodie and Robb share their insights on where podcasters should go to host their podcast files and which platforms to share your shows on. You can follow Bodie and Robb at https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-post podcast. Article Links: https://newsroom.spotify.com/2024-07-09/podcast-app-comments-update/ https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/12/spotify-for-…

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Ford says a pickup truck will be the first EV built on its low-cost platform 4:26

7d ago4:26

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The first vehicle that will be built on the low-cost EV platform Ford’s been developing in secret will be a mid-size pickup due out in 2027, the automaker announced Wednesday morning. The news comes as part of a much larger rewriting of Ford’s electrification plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Microsoft Will Retry Its Rollout Of Recall In October - DTH 4:53

3h ago4:53

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Microsoft is going to retry its rollout of Recall to Windows Insider PCs beginning in October, The U.S. FTC fines Lingo Telecom $1 million for its role in transmitting deep fake robocalls of President Biden, and Cloud storage company Dropbox has acquired AI-powered scheduling tool Reclaim.ai. Link to Show Notes Become a member at https://plus.acast…

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How AI Could Be Used to Judge the Boss’s Mental Fitness 13:18

2d ago13:18

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Artificial intelligence can use a person’s speech patterns to forecast Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. For corporate leaders, tools like this could lead to questions about whether a verbal stumble is actually a sign of diminishing mental fitness. WSJ columnist Callum Borchers joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how AI can be used to sug…

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The banks that loaned Musk $13B to buy Twitter might be having regrets ... and more tech news 8:43

1h ago8:43

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X looks like a pretty bad investment right about now. As readers might recall, billionaire Elon Musk borrowed $13 billion from Morgan Stanley, Bank of America and five other major banks to help finance the $44 billion acquisition of Twitter, as it was then called; OpenAI signs deal to train on Condé Nast content, surface stories in ChatGPT; WeTrans…

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TNB Tech Minute: U.K. Closes Competition Probes Into Apple and Google 2:40

14m ago2:40

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Plus, Ford is shrinking its electric vehicle rollout plans. And tech giants Alibaba and Tencent lead the charge in investing in Chinese AI startups. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Wall Street Journal

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Art Tech - DTNS 4837 23:45

2d ago23:45

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Scott Johnson shares his experience on the best art apps you can get for your tablet. Starring Scott Johnson You can find Scott's work at https://www.frogpants.com or follow him at https://x.com/scottjohnson. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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YouTube takes on TikTok Shop with expanded Shopify partnership 2:44

9d ago2:44

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As TikTok Shop gains traction, YouTube is expanding its partnership with Shopify to onboard more brands for its YouTube Shopping affiliate program, the company announced on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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LiveNation lawsuit, a million on a Zoom call, and Waymo numbers are up 4:22

1h ago4:22

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The United States Department of Justice filed a major lawsuit against Live Nation-Ticketmaster in May, arguing that the entertainment giant is acting as a monopoly. An additional 10 state attorneys general joined the suit this week, bringing the total to 39 states and the District of Columbia; also, Zoom on Monday announced a new single-user webina…

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Why the Starliner Astronauts Are Still in Space 13:22

1h ago13:22

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Boeing’s long-awaited Starliner spacecraft brought two U.S. astronauts to the International Space Station in early June. But problems emerged after it launched and the company and NASA are working on a plan to bring the astronauts home. WSJ reporter Aylin Woodward joins host Zoe Thomas to explain what this means for Boeing and NASA and why, for the…

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TNB Tech Minute: EU Lowers Tesla’s Tariff Rate for Chinese-Made EVs 3:08

7d ago3:08

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Plus, Chinese robotaxi companies could soon become the global leaders in the autonomous driving market. And Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter is now the worst buyout for banks since the 2008-09 financial crisis. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Wall Street Journal

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64-Bit Field Guide - DTNS 4836 44:52

3d ago44:52

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Blair is "the Zoologist" and sitting animal expert who co-hosts the weekly science news podcast, This Week in Science. Her husband Brian is a nursing student and avid gamer of all types (video, board, card, role-playing, etc), and their friend Jesse is a podcast host, writer, and "your teacher's favorite teacher" who is also a games enthusiast. Tog…

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As CO2 emissions from supply chains come into focus, this startup is aiming at farms 4:47

26m ago4:47

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Root helps food and beverage companies collect primary data on their agricultural supply chains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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The FBI Accuses Iran Of Launching Cyber Operations Against Both U.S. Presidential Campaigns - DTH 4:39

35m ago4:39

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The FBI accuses Iran of launching cyber operations against both U.S. presidential campaigns, Apple will make its highest-end iPhones in India for the first time, and Zoom has raised support on webinar calls from 100,000 to 1 million simultaneous viewers. Link to Show Notes Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast…

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