DTNS Live (Video)

Main Show starts at 10:00
We discuss all the big announcements Apple made this week including the MacBook Nano, new M5 SoC, and iPad Air. Is Jack Dorsey right to get ahead of it and right when he says “most companies are late?” to replace people with AI tools, or is this a mistake? And we have a new Zillow Game. Can you guess the correct price for these stunning properties before the staff do?
Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Nica Montford, Roger Chang, Joe.
Link to the Show Notes.
Top Tech Story of the Week:
Block lays off 40% of workforce as it goes all-in on AI tools
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/02/block-lays-off-40-of-workforce-as-it-goes-all-in-on-ai-tools/
Everything Apple announced this week: MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, and more
https://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/everything-apple-announced-this-week-macbook-neo-iphone-17e-and-more-155617129.html
What’s Really at Stake in the Fight Between Anthropic and the Pentagon
https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/whats-really-at-stake-in-the-fight-between-anthropic-and-the-pentagon-d450c1a1
Warner Discovery Says Paramount’s Latest Bid Is Superior to Netflix Deal
https://www.wsj.com/business/media/warner-discovery-says-paramounts-latest-bid-is-superior-to-netflix-deal-e0ceea4c?mod=hp_lead_pos1
MWC 2026: Every announcement
https://mashable.com/article/mwc-2026-every-announcement
Google and Epic look to bury the hatchet with new App Store settlement
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/03/google-and-epic-look-to-bury-the-hatchet-with-new-app-store-settlement/
Discussions:
Everything Apple announced today: iPhone 17e and M4 iPad Air
https://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/everything-apple-announced-today-iphone-17e-and-m4-ipad-air-155617174.html
Apple intros M5 Pro and Max MacBook Pros and its first new monitors in years
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/03/apple-intros-m5-pro-and-max-macbook-pros-and-its-first-new-monitors-in-years/
Apple MacBook Neo budget laptop
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/04/apple-macbook-neo-budget-laptop.html
Block lays off 40% of workforce as it goes all-in on AI tools
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/02/block-lays-off-40-of-workforce-as-it-goes-all-in-on-ai-tools/
Today’s guest:
Len Peralta
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https://lenperaltastore.com
https://www.twitch.tv/lenperalta
https://x.com/lenperalta
https://mstdn.party/@lenperalta
Nica Montford
https://techsavvydiva.com
https://www.snoboscast.com
https://www.instagram.com/techsavvydiva
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Sarah Lane Links:
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Tom Merritt Links:
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Main Show starts at 9:48
Xbox replaces its leadership. Is this a sign that Microsoft is looking to sunset its gaming division or is there something else afoot? Samsung unveils its new Galaxy S26 lineup. We ask local Galaxy fan, Robb Dunewood, what he thinks of the new phone line? And Josh asks us “Do you think Meta is moving to close down Messenger?… Are they trying to get everyone on Facebook again OR are they planning to consolidate messaging into WhatsApp? Besides making it easier to maintain just one product, it might move to lock-in WhatsApp as the de facto world messaging app?”
Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.
Top Tech Story of the Week:
Google's Nano Banana 2 Is a Faster Version of Nano Banana Pro
https://www.engadget.com/ai/googles-nano-banana-2-is-a-faster-version-of-nano-banana-pro-160000695.html
Meta's Metaverse Is Going Mobile-First
https://www.engadget.com/ar-vr/metas-metaverse-is-going-mobile-first-233030532.html
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 - Android Faithful Episode 137
https://www.androidfaithful.com/samsung-galaxy-unpacked-2026-android-faithful-episode-137/#google_vignette
Nvidia Revenues Jump 73 Percent to a Record $68.1 Billion
https://www.thurrott.com/a-i/333075/nvidia-revenues-jump-73-percent-to-a-record-68-1-billion
Discussions:
Microsoft Names AI Exec Sharma to Run Xbox, Recommits to Console
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-20/microsoft-names-ai-exec-sharma-to-run-xbox-recommits-to-console'
Faking Would Be a Terrible Idea and Wouldn't Work': New Microsoft Gaming Boss Asha Sharma Says Don't Read Too Much Into Her Xbox Play History
https://www.ign.com/articles/faking-would-be-a-terrible-idea-and-wouldnt-work-new-microsoft-gaming-boss-asha-sharma-says-dont-read-too-much-into-her-xbox-play-history
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 - Android Faithful Episode 137
https://www.androidfaithful.com/samsung-galaxy-unpacked-2026-android-faithful-episode-137/#google_vignette
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Hands-On: Unpacked 2026
https://www.zdnet.com/article/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra-hands-on-unpacked-2026/

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Main Show starts at 9:45
Shannon Morse helps us deal with the rising cost of RAM, storage and more. Plus, how Google might have recovered images from Nest doorbells, and Roger's inflation-themed tech quiz!
Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Shannon Morse, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.
Top Tech Story of the Week:
Meta Plans ‘Name Tag’ Facial Recognition for Ray-Ban Smart Glasses
https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/13/meta-facial-recognition-smart-glasses/
Valve Admits Steam Deck Availability Is Affected by Memory and Storage Shortages
https://www.engadget.com/gaming/valve-admits-steam-deck-availability-is-affected-by-memory-and-storage-shortages-102913993.html
Sony Could Delay PS6 Release to 2028 or 2029 as AI-Driven Shortage Sends Consumer Tech Companies Scrambling for Memory Chips
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sony-could-delay-ps6-release-to-2028-or-2029-as-ai-driven-shortage-sends-consumer-tech-companies-scrambling-for-memory-chips
Apple Takes on YouTube and Spotify With New Video Podcasting Push
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/16/apple-takes-on-youtube-and-spotify-with-new-video-podcasting-push.html
Tech Majors Commit Billions Dollars at India AI Summit 2026
https://www.reuters.com/world/india/tech-majors-commit-billions-dollars-india-ai-summit-2026-02-19/
Apple’s March Launch May Include Multiple Days of Press Releases With No Keynote, per Rumor
https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/17/apples-march-launch-may-include-multiple-days-of-press-releases-with-no-keynote-per-rumor/
Microsoft’s New 10,000-Year Data Storage Medium Glass
https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/02/microsofts-new-10000-year-data-storage-medium-glass/
Meta Reboots Smartwatch Plan, Aims to Compete in Wearables Market
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/meta-reboots-smartwatch-plan-aims-232800494.html
Discussions:
Switch 2 Price Increase Could Happen, Nintendo President Warns
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/switch-2-price-hike-could-happen-nintendo-president-warns-but-only-if-this-occurs/1100-6538212/
Sandisk’s Stock Falls as Western Digital Plans to Sell Shares
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/sandisks-stock-falls-as-western-digital-plans-to-sell-shares-what-investors-need-to-know-5f4c8d48
Western Digital Is Already Sold Out of Hard Drives for All of 2026
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/hdds/western-digital-is-already-sold-out-of-hard-drives-for-all-of-2026-chief-says-some-long-term-agreements-for-2027-and-2028-already-in-place
AI, TV Prices & Memory Chip Trends
https://www.axios.com/2026/02/19/ai-tv-prices-ram-memory-chips
Google Nest Just Revealed It Keeps Video You Thought Was Deleted
https://www.inc.com/jason-aten/google-nest-just-revealed-it-keeps-video-you-thought-was-deleted/91301163

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Today’s guest:
Len Peralta
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https://lenperaltastore.com
https://www.twitch.tv/lenperalta
https://x.com/lenperalta
https://mstdn.party/@lenperalta
Shannon Morse
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Sarah Lane Links:
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Tom Merritt Links:
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09:45 Main ShowWhat do analysts mean when they say that the AI boom is a circular economy, and is that bad thing? Nate Lanxon from Bloomberg explains. Plus We discuss what Discord’s demand for identification to unlock all its features means for anonymity on the web? And we have a trivia game that will test your knowledge of the intersection between technology and British musicians.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Nate Lanxon, Roger Chang, Joe.
Link to the Show Notes.
Top Tech Story of the Week:ChatGPT Deep Research Now Lets You Pick Sources, Adds Built-In Documentshttps://www.pcmag.com/news/chatgpt-deep-research-now-lets-you-pick-sources-adds-built-in-documentsDiscord Post (X)https://x.com/discord/status/2021295316469940606ChatGPT Free and Go Tiers Now Show Ads to US Usershttps://www.thurrott.com/a-i/332546/chatgpt-free-and-go-tiers-now-show-ads-to-us-usersSpotify Has Over 750 Million Usershttps://www.thurrott.com/music-videos/spotify/332551/spotify-has-over-750-million-usersMarch 2 Release Event May Be for M5 MacBook Pro Refreshhttps://appleinsider.com/articles/26/02/08/march-2-release-event-may-be-for-m5-macbook-pro-refreshReport: New Macs Are Coming Soon (For Real This Time)https://www.macworld.com/article/3056261/report-new-macs-are-coming-soon-for-real-this-time.htmlYouTube Music Lyrics May Become Premium-Onlyhttps://9to5google.com/2026/02/07/youtube-music-lyrics-premium/Anthropic Releases Opus 4.6 With New Agent Teamshttps://techcrunch.com/2026/02/05/anthropic-releases-opus-4-6-with-new-agent-teams/Discussions:YouTube Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yy_Wz0BbyUThe AI Circular Deal Boomhttps://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2026-ai-circular-deals/Daily Tech News Showyoutube.com/dailytechnewsshowToday’s Guest:Len Peraltahttps://patreon.com/lenhttps://lenperaltastore.comhttps://www.twitch.tv/lenperaltahttps://x.com/lenperaltahttps://mstdn.party/@lenperaltaNate Lanxonhttps://www.bloomberg.com/originalshttps://www.uktechshow.comhttps://natelanxon.comhttps://x.com/natelanxonShow Links:https://dailytechnewsshow.comhttps://dailytechnewsshow.com/ntxhttps://knowalittlemore.comhttp://dailytechnewsshow.com/storehttps://www.dailytechnewsshow.com/supporthttps://dtns.tv/wikiSarah Lane Links:https://sarahlane.comhttps://x.com/sarahlanehttps://medium.com/@sarahlanehttps://masto.ai/@sarahlanehttps://havesuchagoodday.comTom Merritt Links:https://tomsnewbook.comhttps://swordandlaser.com/storehttps://www.cordkillers.comhttps://awordpodcast.com

Main Show starts at 9:00
We share our feelings about Moltbook, a Reddit-like site for AI agents from popular AI assistant platform OpenClaw. Komei asked what steps any of us have taken to make provisions for our accounts after we die. And the Information reports Nvidia will not be introducing any new GPUs in 2026. Is this the final nail in the coffin for the DIY PC enthusiast hobby?
Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.
Link to the Show Notes.
Top Tech Story of the Week:
Apple just reported its best-ever quarter for iPhone sales
https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/apple-just-reported-its-best-ever-quarter-for-iphone-sales-234135513.html
OpenClaw open-source AI agent’s rise and controversy
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/02/openclaw-open-source-ai-agent-rise-controversy-clawdbot-moltbot-moltbook.html
(Expected) Musk’s SpaceX-xAI merger creates massive tech entity
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/03/musk-xai-spacex-biggest-merger-ever.html
AMD suggests the next-gen Xbox will arrive in 2027
https://www.engadget.com/gaming/xbox/amd-suggests-the-next-gen-xbox-will-arrive-in-2027-052707822.html
NVIDIA won’t release new gaming GPU for first time in decades due to RAM shortage, slashes RTX 50 production
https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/nvidia-wont-release-new-gaming-gpu-for-first-year-in-three-decades-due-to-ram-shortage-and-its-also-slashing-rtx-50-production
Bitcoin and crypto markets slide as crypto prices fall sharply
(This reflects recent crypto downturn with bitcoin dropping below key levels.)
Alphabet/Google revenues up 18 percent to $113.8 billion
https://www.thurrott.com/google/332364/alphabet-google-revenues-up-18-percent-to-113-8-billion
Discussions:
OpenClaw open-source AI agent’s rise and controversy
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/02/openclaw-open-source-ai-agent-rise-controversy-clawdbot-moltbot-moltbook.html
OpenClaw.ai
https://openclaw.ai/
Meet Gizmo — a TikTok-style platform for interactive mini-apps
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/meet-gizmo-a-tiktok-for-interactive-vibe-coded-mini-apps/
Gizmo official site
https://gizmo.party/
https://gizmo.party/p/hH1FMSmaQnuJTKnj1zFOrA?_a=gRfQos2lRfW3rj4PVZV5Og
YouTube – Daily Tech News Show (Live With It)
youtube.com/dailytechnewsshow
What happens to your social media when you die
https://trustandwill.com/learn/what-happens-to-your-social-media-when-you-die
More Discussions:
NVIDIA won’t release new gaming GPU for first time in decades due to RAM shortage, slashes RTX 50 production
https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/nvidia-wont-release-new-gaming-gpu-for-first-year-in-three-decades-due-to-ram-shortage-and-its-also-slashing-rtx-50-production
Right to be forgotten (Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_to_be_forgotten
Today’s guest:
Len Peralta
https://patreon.com/len
https://lenperaltastore.com
https://www.twitch.tv/lenperalta
https://x.com/lenperalta
https://mstdn.party/@lenperalta
Show Links:
https://dailytechnewsshow.com
https://dailytechnewsshow.com/ntx
https://knowalittlemore.com
http://dailytechnewsshow.com/store
https://www.dailytechnewsshow.com/support
https://dtns.tv/wiki
Sarah Lane Links:
https://sarahlane.com
https://x.com/sarahlane
https://medium.com/@sarahlane
https://masto.ai/@sarahlane
https://havesuchagoodday.com
Tom Merritt Links:
https://tomsnewbook.com
https://swordandlaser.com/store
https://www.cordkillers.com
https://awordpodcast.com