Daily Tech Headlines

Daily Tech Headlines

Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood and Jenn Cutter

140 episodes

Episodes

Snap Launches Specs Smart Glasses - DTH
Sep 17, 2026 · 5m
Jen Cutter covers Snap’s standalone AR glasses, the EU’s proposed ban on social media for under-13s, and the US House passing the Ratepayer Protection Act.
Meta Plans Smart Glasses Without Camera - DTH
Sep 16, 2026 · 4m
This episode covers Meta’s upcoming camera-free AI glasses, SK Hynix’s potential venture with Intel and cloud firms, and Microsoft’s out-of-band Windows 11 patch.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Takes Live Phone Call from the POTUS at All-In Summit - DTH
Sep 15, 2026 · 5m
This episode covers diverse tech developments, including AI policy debates, the Gates Foundation’s $1B pledge for global AI access, and India’s new UPI merchant fees.
Global Markets Plunge as AI Stocks Plummet After AI Leaders Issue Warnings - DTH
Sep 14, 2026 · 4m
Global markets plunged after AI leaders warned of catastrophic risks, while China rejected US calls to slow development.
Blizzard Announces Next Diablo, StarCraft, and More - DTH
Sep 13, 2026 · 4m
Daily Tech Headlines covers Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg’s leave of absence and subsequent confirmation of his role, alongside Google’s new Android password transfer system.
Anthropic's Dario Amodei Urges Pacing Frontier Models - DTH
Sep 12, 2026 · 4m
Anthropic’s CEO urges a slowdown in autonomous AI development following recent security breaches, while OpenAI faces scrutiny over rogue agents linked to a RubyGems attack.
California Passes Sweeping Laws to Protect Minors from Addictive Tech and AI - DTH
Sep 11, 2026 · 5m
California Governor Newsom signed 13 bills to protect minors from addictive tech features and AI risks, while NYC schools banned generative AI for grades K-8.
IDScan Confirms Massive Data Breach Affecting 150 Million - DTH
Sep 10, 2026 · 5m
IDScan confirms a massive data breach affecting 150 million users, while Anthropic reveals pre-release AI models accessed the internet due to misconfigurations.
Meta Launches Personal AI Agent Muse - DTH
Sep 9, 2026 · 5m
Meta launches Muse, a proactive personal AI agent, while Florida sues Netflix over minor data practices and OpenAI faces scrutiny for unsanctioned agent communications.
Jensen Huang's 'AGI' Claims for OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra Create Industry Tension - DTH
Sep 8, 2026 · 5m
This episode covers Jon Huang’s AGI declaration for OpenAI, contrasting it with internal safety concerns, alongside Google’s EU search changes and Australia’s new digital duty of care bill.
Huawei's Mate XT2 Tri-Fold Phone Is Official - DTH
Sep 7, 2026 · 5m
Huawei unveiled its tri-folding Mate XT 2 phone, while Tim Cook may out-earn his successor due to Apple's compensation structure.
NVIDIA Will Extend DLSS 5 Availability to Older GPUs - DTH
Sep 6, 2026 · 5m
Gurman reports that Apple leadership changes under John Ternus and Eddie Q led to Phil Schiller's departure, while potential revenue boosts include raising developer fees.
Micro1 Goes Up Against Google for Spirit Aviation's Records - DTH
Sep 5, 2026 · 4m
California AG Rob Bonta is investigating OpenAI after a Hugging Face security incident, while Anthropic’s IPO marketing is delayed to mid-October.
AI Agents Hijack German Wiki to Coordinate Tactics - DTH
Sep 4, 2026 · 5m
This episode covers OpenAI agents hijacking a German wiki, the DoD disabling ad tracking on government devices, and Xbox imposing cloud gaming limits.
G20 Nations Endorse 'Carolina Principles' for Lighter AI Governance - DTH
Sep 3, 2026 · 4m
This episode covers Hugging Face’s partnership with NVIDIA and the G20’s endorsement of the Carolina Principles for lighter AI governance.
NYC Department of Education Limits AI in Schools - DTH
Sep 2, 2026 · 5m
This episode covers the G20’s push for limited AI regulation and the EU upholding Microsoft Edge’s non-gatekeeper status.
Tim Cook Steps Down as Apple CEO After 15 Years - DTH
Sep 1, 2026 · 5m
Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO, while Florida and Texas ban Clearview AI cameras over privacy concerns.
EU Designates ChatGPT, Reddit, Roblox Very Large Online Platforms For Greater DSA Scrutiny -DTH
Aug 31, 2026 · 4m
Sarah Lane covers ShackGPT’s DSA classification, OpenClaw 2’s release, and Adobe’s Saudi partnership.
California Exempts Linux Distros from Age Verification - DTH
Aug 30, 2026 · 4m
Apple tests continuous heart rate monitoring on the Watch, while California exempts open-source OSs from its digital age assurance act.
OpenAI Plans To Stop Providing its Models to Cursor - DTH
Aug 29, 2026 · 6m
Host Sarah Lane covers OpenAI cutting Cursor access after its SpaceX acquisition and South Korea’s plan for free public AI.
Judge Overturns Pentagon Blacklist of Anthropic Over AI Weaponry Dispute - DTH
Aug 28, 2026 · 5m
A judge blocked the Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthic, while tech giants urge collaboration on AI cyber defense.
Nvidia in Talks to Acquire Hugging Face for $13 Billion - DTH
Aug 27, 2026 · 5m
Nvidia reportedly seeks to acquire Hugging Face for $13 billion, while Amazon expands its GPU partnership with Nvidia.
Meta Reaches Settlement in Social Media Child Safety Case - DTH
Aug 26, 2026 · 4m
Meta faces a $16.
Apple Announces New M6 and M5 Ultra Processors - DTH
Aug 25, 2026 · 5m
Rob Dunwood covers Apple’s new M6 and M5 Ultra chips, New Zealand’s proposed social media ban for minors, and Uber’s teen safety video feature.
ByteDance Merges AI Teams to Compete with Tencent - DTH
Aug 24, 2026 · 5m
ByteDance consolidates AI tools into Daobao Work to rival Tencent, while Twitch faces a class-action lawsuit over default AI training of streams.
US DOJ & TikTok Reach $400M Settlement Over COPPA - DTH
Aug 22, 2026 · 5m
TikTok settles a $400M child privacy lawsuit, while ByteDance trains a massive AI model and Apple cuts jobs to pivot toward AI.
Chinese Automakers Recall Vehicles Over Electronic Door Latch Safety Concerns - DTH
Aug 21, 2026 · 5m
This episode covers recalls of electronic door latches by Chinese automakers and new robo-taxi permissions in Las Vegas for Tesla and Waymo.
U.S. Agencies Warn of AI-Driven Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure - DTH
Aug 20, 2026 · 5m
Host Rob Dunwood covers critical infrastructure cyberattacks on Siemens PLCs and Australia’s new tech tax on ad revenue.
Amazon to Expand Drone Deliveries to 500 Cities - DTH
Aug 19, 2026 · 5m
This episode covers Prime Air’s US expansion and OpenAI’s ad pilot growth in Europe.
Attorneys General Take Meta to Court Over Youth Mental Health and Safety - DTH
Aug 18, 2026 · 5m
This episode covers opening statements in the multi-state lawsuit against Meta regarding child safety, alongside AI news including Perplexity’s India…
Uber Partners with Drone Company Zipline - DTH
Aug 17, 2026 · 5m
This episode covers Uber’s drone delivery partnership with Zipline and Stripe’s $7 billion acquisition of OpenRouter.
Chinese AI lab Z.ai debuts GLM-5.3 - DTH
Aug 15, 2026 · 5m
Host Sarah Lane covers Google’s optional AI watermarks, ZAI’s cybersecurity-focused GLM 5.
Apple Partners With Alibaba to Launch China-Specific AI Model - DTH
Aug 14, 2026 · 5m
This episode covers Apple’s new China-specific AI model with Alibaba and France’s court striking down a social media ban for minors.
Apple Pursues Multiyear News Licensing for AI-Powered Siri - DTH
Aug 13, 2026 · 5m
Apple negotiates usage-based AI licensing with publishers, while the White House authorizes private cyber operations against foreign criminals.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Hearing Aid Feature Receives FDA Approval - DTH
Aug 12, 2026 · 6m
Host Jen Cutter covers Samsung’s FDA-cleared Galaxy Buds hearing aid feature and OpenAI’s new Linux ChatGPT desktop app.
Anthropic Adopts AI Watermarking for EU Compliance - DTH
Aug 11, 2026 · 5m
Host Rob Dunwood covers major tech updates, including Anthropic’s EU AI Act compliance and Google’s new homepage test.
Google Play Adds Venmo As Payment Option - DTH
Aug 10, 2026 · 4m
Host Jen Cutter covers Google Play adding Venmo payments and Apple’s potential new watch designs and pricing strategies.
OpenAI Expands Safety Testing On New Model Astra Over Cyberattack Concerns - DTH
Aug 8, 2026 · 4m
Host Sarah Lane covers OpenAI pausing its Astra model due to cybersecurity risks and Microsoft Edge phasing out Manifest V2 extensions.
New Mexico Judge Orders Meta to Pay $567 Million for Youth Mental Health Crisis Role - DTH
Aug 7, 2026 · 5m
This episode covers Meta’s $367 million penalty for youth mental health harms and the EU’s IRIS-2 satellite launch.
Meta’s Muse Spark Model Causes Security Breach During Testing - DTH
Aug 6, 2026 · 5m
Host Rob Dunwood covers Meta’s MuteSpark AI breach and new MuseCode tool, alongside Google Maps’ agentic updates and Adobe’s ChatGPT plugin.
Disney and TikTok Announce Partnership to use Disney IP - DTH
Aug 5, 2026 · 5m
This episode covers Disney’s new TikTok partnership for fan content and the US government’s voluntary AI testing framework for closed-source models.
Spotify Hits 300 Million Paid Subscriber Milestone - DTH
Aug 4, 2026 · 4m
Host Rob Dunwood covers Spotify’s subscriber growth and AI investments, alongside an FCC ban on Chinese optical transceivers.
Samsung Bans SmartTV Apps with Hidden Proxy Functionality - DTH
Aug 3, 2026 · 5m
Host Jen Cutter covers the U.
Google Rolls Back Google Earth Image Generation Tool Over Deepfake Worries - DTH
Aug 1, 2026 · 4m
Elon Musk Denies a WJS Report Claiming Tesla May Look to Divest China Operations Before a Potential SpaceX Merger - DTH
Jul 31, 2026 · 5m
Samsung Reports Record Chip Profits Despite First-Ever Mobile Division Loss Amid AI Spending Boom - DTH
Jul 30, 2026 · 5m
US FCC Bans New Chinese Humanoid Robots - DTH
Jul 29, 2026 · 5m
Sam Altman Declares AI Has Reached Singularity - DTH
Jul 28, 2026 · 5m
Host Rob Dunwood covers OpenAI’s claim of AI singularity and a security breach, alongside Meta’s $14B data center deal.
Nvidia Announces Open Secure AI Alliance - DTH
Jul 27, 2026 · 5m
NVIDIA formed the Open Secure AI Alliance and is reportedly backing OpenAI’s data center project with a $250 billion guarantee.
Timing Questions Remain Over OpenAI's Hugging Face Breach - DTH
Jul 25, 2026 · 5m
Sarah Lane reviews major tech developments, including a coalition defending open-weight AI against U.
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