Daily Tech News Show panelists share bold 2025 tech predictions: OpenAI announcing AGI, massive return-to-office mandates requiring 30+ hours weekly, Apple Vision Pro sub-$1,000 model, and accelerating robotaxi expansion from industry experts.
New York becomes the first state to require social media platforms to display warning labels on potentially addictive features like infinite scroll, autoplay, and algorithmic feeds. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the groundbreaking legislation aimed at protecting younger users' mental health.
Daily Tech News Show hosts share essential troubleshooting advice for new holiday tech gifts. Get expert tips on firmware updates, cable organization, Wi-Fi compatibility, battery replacement, and setting up remote support for family devices.
Nvidia announced a landmark $6.9 billion licensing agreement with AI startup Groq on December 26, allowing integration of Groq's specialized chip design technology into future products while maintaining Groq's independence.
Tech expert Roger Chang recommends two must-have car gadgets under $100: the Astro AI portable tire inflator ($30) and Ancel AD410 OBD2 scanner ($30). These tools help drivers handle tire inflation and engine diagnostics independently, saving time and money.
Samsung announces the Odyssey 3D gaming monitor with glasses-free 3D technology, 6K resolution, and 165 Hz refresh rate ahead of CES 2025. Also covering Nvidia halting Intel 18A chip testing, US State Department bans on tech advocates, and Waymo's autonomous vehicle updates.
Apple must allow third-party iOS app stores in Brazil starting 2026, with 105 days to comply or face $27 million in fines. This regulatory victory follows similar actions in Europe and Japan, forcing Apple to permit external payment systems.
Android Faithful's inaugural APK Awards recognized 2025's best Android devices. Google Pixel 9 Pro won best phone with 62.4% of votes, while Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 took best foldable. Nano Banana Pro surprised in innovation, and Google's lockdown policies dominated news.
DTNS hosts Tom Merritt and Rob Dunwood wrap up 2024 with their final Office Hours livestream, covering DJI's effective US import ban on new products, mental health advocacy following tech community loss of Lamar Wilson, and the impact on content creators.
RAM prices have surged to $800+ for modules that cost half as much months ago. AI companies like OpenAI are outbidding consumers, while Samsung doubled prices and Micron discontinued consumer lines. With only 3 manufacturers controlling supply, experts warn shortages will persist through 2026.
Amazon's Kindle Colorsoft finally brings color E Ink to the popular e-reader lineup after a decade-long wait. But at $280, this first-generation color Kindle faces significant challenges with 150 PPI color resolution, early display quality issues, and mixed reviews.
NVIDIA opens its Santa Clara Nyx supercomputer facility, revealing 1,192 B200 GPUs consuming up to 1,200 watts each. The facility powers AI research, DLSS development, and hardware validation across multiple data center rooms.
Digital preservation org Anna's Archive scraped 300TB from Spotify - 256M metadata rows & 86M audio files covering 99.6% of listening catalog. Data released via torrents while Spotify fights back against piracy.
Linus Tech Tips revealed dozens of failed product prototypes worth over $100,000, including gaming mice, RGB welcome mats, and cashmere hoodies that never reached market due to patent conflicts, costs, and timing issues.
A comprehensive study with pro gamers reveals that even 3ms of input latency significantly hurts gaming performance. At 10ms delay, players lost 7% accuracy, while 50ms caused 25+ score drops. Gaming monitors in wrong modes add up to 100ms delay.
The human brain achieves extraordinary intelligence with just 20 watts—vastly more efficient than AI models. Adam Marblestone explores fundamental differences: evolution-encoded loss functions, omnidirectional inference, and specialized reward systems that AI lacks.
