Daily Tech Headlines

Daily Tech Headlines

Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood and Jenn Cutter

98 episodes

Episodes

Anthropic Warns of AI Risk: "Full Recursive Self-Improvement" Threatens Human Control - DTH
Jun 5, 2026 · 5m
This episode covers Meta’s new AI creator tools, Instagram Plus launch, and controversial facial recognition in smart glasses.
SpaceX Sets IPO Price at $135, Targeting $1.75 Trillion Valuation - DTH
Jun 4, 2026 · 5m
Host Rob Dunwood covers SpaceX’s record $135 IPO pricing and ChatGPT hitting one billion users amid OpenAI’s revenue challenges.
Google Testing New Toggle Inside Search Console For UK Domains - DTH
Jun 3, 2026 · 5m
Host Sarah Lane covers the UK CMA forcing Google to let publishers opt out of AI search results and the EU’s new tech sovereignty strategy.
Alphabet to Raise $80B, Including $10B from Berkshire Hathaway, to Fund Massive AI Infrastructure Buildout - DTH
Jun 2, 2026 · 4m
Alphabet raises $80 billion for AI infrastructure, while Anthropic expands its Mythos model and Meta faces a security breach involving its AI support assistant.
Nvidia Announces Arm-Based RTX Spark Consumer Chip - DTH
Jun 1, 2026 · 5m
Host Sarah Lane covers Computex highlights, including NVIDIA’s new RTX Spark chip and Intel’s Crescent Island GPU.
Microsoft Faces Backlash Over Security Researcher Nightmare Eclipse Bug Disclosures - DTH
May 30, 2026 · 6m
Sarah Lane covers Microsoft’s legal clash with a security researcher and plans for a unified AI super app.
Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Static-Fire Test - DTH
May 29, 2026 · 4m
Sarah Lane covers Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explosion, which delays launches and impacts NASA’s Artemis plans.
Apple's Reported Siri Overhaul Ahead Of WWDC - DTH
May 28, 2026 · 5m
Sarah Lane covers Apple’s upcoming Siri redesign and Meta’s new global paid subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp.
Samsung Union Approves New Compensation Deal - DTH
May 27, 2026 · 5m
Samsung unions react to a strike-avoiding compensation deal, while Volvo secures a U.
Anthropic Plans Public Versions Of Mythos Once Misuse Is Prevented - DTH
May 26, 2026 · 4m
Sarah Lane covers Anthropic’s limited release of its Mythos bug-finding AI and US agencies tracking anti-tech extremism.
Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek Announces 75% Price Cut - DTH
May 25, 2026 · 4m
This episode covers iOS 27 updates, including AirPod settings, Watch health tracking, and Camera app customization, alongside delays for Apple’s AI health agent.
Report: US Administration Approves $9B Nvidia Chip Intelligence Agency Deal - DTH
May 23, 2026 · 5m
Sarah Lane covers the U.
US President Delays AI Executive Order Over Competitiveness Concerns - DTH
May 22, 2026 · 5m
This episode covers the U.
SpaceX Files for Massive $1.75 Trillion IPO - DTH
May 21, 2026 · 5m
Host Rob Dunwood covers SpaceX’s $1.
Samsung Union Postpones Strike to Vote on Potential Deal - DTH
May 20, 2026 · 4m
Jen Cutter covers Google I/O’s shift to AI agents and Gemini integration, alongside Samsung’s suspended strike and OpenAI’s impending IPO.
A California Jury Rules Against Elon Musk in OpenAI Lawsuit - DTH
May 19, 2026 · 5m
Host Rob Dunwood covers a California jury dismissing Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI and Meta’s major layoffs to fund AI initiatives.
Anthropic Briefs Financial Stability Board on Vulnerabilities - DTH
May 18, 2026 · 5m
Jen Cutter covers Anthropic briefing the Financial Stability Board on cybersecurity and Apple’s upcoming Siri update amid privacy concerns.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics Data Shows AI Affects Job Losses - DTH
May 16, 2026 · 5m
Sarah Lane covers settlements by YouTube and Snap over social media addiction claims, while TikTok and Meta face trial.
Google Tests 5GB Free Storage Limit for New Accounts Without A Phone Number - DTH
May 15, 2026 · 5m
Rob Dunwood covers Google’s new 5GB storage limit test and Meta opening its Ray-Ban platform to developers.
U.S.-China Tech Rivalry Stalls Nvidia H200 Chip Sales - DTH
May 14, 2026 · 5m
Rob Dunwood covers NVIDIA’s stalled H200 chip sales to China due to regulatory hurdles and Microsoft integrating Copilot into Edge.
Google Announces New Googlebook Category - DTH
May 13, 2026 · 5m
Host Sarah Lane covers Google’s new "Google Book" laptops and its Project Suncatcher orbital data center talks with SpaceX.
eBay Rejects GameStop's $56B Unsolicited Takeover Bid - DTH
May 12, 2026 · 5m
eBay rejected GameStop’s $56 billion takeover bid, citing financial concerns and competitive strength.
Venmo Enables Improved Privacy Options - DTH
May 11, 2026 · 4m
Jen Cutter covers Venmo’s privacy redesign and OpenAI’s GPT 5.
Motherboard Sales Fall Over AI Demand Shifts - DTH
May 9, 2026 · 5m
Sarah Lane covers Apple and Intel’s chip manufacturing deal, GM’s data privacy settlement, and OpenAI’s new Codex Chrome extension.
Apple Actively Testing AirPods with Cameras - DTH
May 8, 2026 · 5m
This episode covers Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods prototypes and OpenAI’s new trusted contact feature for ChatGPT.
Screenless Google Fitbit Air Launching in May - DTH
May 7, 2026 · 6m
Jen Cutter covers Google’s screenless Fitbit Air wearable and the rebranding of Fitbit to Google Health, alongside a price hike for premium services.
Anthropic Commits $200 Billion to Google for Cloud and Chip Access - DTH
May 6, 2026 · 5m
This episode covers Anthropic’s $200 billion cloud deal with Google and a Pennsylvania lawsuit against Character AI for impersonating a psychiatrist.
White House Weighs New Working Group for AI Oversight - DTH
May 5, 2026 · 5m
Host Rob Dunwood covers the White House considering a new AI oversight group and major tech firms providing early model access for security reviews.
GameStop Launches Unsolicited $55.5 Billion Bid for eBay - DTH
May 4, 2026 · 5m
Rob Dunwood covers GameStop’s unsolicited $55.
DOD Strikes Deals With AWS, Microsoft, Nvidia, Oracle, Reflection AI - DTH
May 2, 2026 · 5m
Sarah Lane covers critical tech news, including a CISA patch order for a severe cPanel vulnerability and major Pentagon AI contracts with Microsoft and NVIDIA.
AI Drives Up Demand for Desktop Macs - DTH
May 1, 2026 · 5m
Rob Dunwood covers Apple’s record Mac sales driven by AI demand and the new MacBook Neo.
NSA Evaluates Anthropic’s Mythos AI for Cybersecurity - DTH
Apr 30, 2026 · 5m
This episode covers the NSA evaluating Anthropic’s MENT OS despite legal disputes, while Meta updates Instagram’s algorithm to favor original content and lobbies India’s payment regulators.
European Commission Issues Preliminary Findings Over Meta's Compliance - DTH
Apr 29, 2026 · 6m
Host Sarah Lane covers the EU’s preliminary ruling that Meta breached the Digital Services Act regarding underage users.
OpenAI's Massive Data Center Spending Under Scrutiny as CFO Works to Cut Costs - DTH
Apr 28, 2026 · 4m
Rob Dunwood covers OpenAI’s financial scrutiny and Microsoft’s shift to usage-based GitHub Copilot billing.
Chinese Regulators Block Meta's Acquisition of Manus AI - DTH
Apr 27, 2026 · 4m
Jen Cutter covers Spotify’s partnership with Peloton and Amazon’s new video podcast deal with Oprah Winfrey.
Google Plans To Invest Up To $40 Billion In Anthropic - DTH
Apr 25, 2026 · 5m
Sarah Lane covers Google’s $40 billion investment in Anthropic and Samsung’s chip production drop due to labor strikes.
Meta to Cut 8,000 Jobs and Freeze Hiring for 6,000 Open Positions - DTH
Apr 24, 2026 · 5m
Rob Dunwood covers major tech shifts, including Meta’s 10% workforce cut to fund AI and Microsoft’s senior employee buyout program.
Tesla's Terafab AI Chip Complex to Use Intel's 14A Process - DTH
Apr 23, 2026 · 5m
Host Rob Dunwood covers Tesla’s AI chip deal with Intel and NASA’s successful lunar laser comms test.
Google Unveils New TPU 8t and TPU 8i - DTH
Apr 22, 2026 · 4m
Host Sarah Lane covers Google’s new TPU chips and Meta’s controversial employee monitoring for AI training.
Tim Cook Steps Down as Apple CEO, Becomes Executive Chairman September 1st - DTH
Apr 21, 2026 · 5m
Rob Dunwood covers Tim Cook stepping down as Apple CEO for John Ternus and Amazon’s $5 billion investment in Anthropic.
Adobe Releasing AI Agents for Corporate Customers - DTH
Apr 20, 2026 · 5m
Adobe unveiled new enterprise AI agents and partnerships at its Las Vegas conference, while Germany and the UK announced regulatory shifts and funding for sovereign AI development.
Cybersecurity Experts Find Major Flaws in European Commission’s Age-Verification App - DTH
Apr 18, 2026 · 5m
Sarah Lane covers Anthropic’s Claude Design launch and Apple Mac Mini shortages driven by local AI demand.
Anthropic CEO to Meet White House Chief of Staff Over AI Blacklisting Legal Battle - DTH
Apr 17, 2026 · 5m
Rob Dunwood covers Anthropic’s legal clash with the White House over AI access and Netflix’s pivot to AI-driven content and vertical video.
Lawyers Warn Clients: AI Chats Are Not Protected by Attorney-Client Privilege - DTH
Apr 16, 2026 · 5m
Rob Dunwood covers legal warnings against using AI chatbots for privileged communications and the EU’s push to force Google to share search data.
EU Commission Readies Open-Source Age Verification App - DTH
Apr 15, 2026 · 5m
Host Jen Cutter covers the EU’s new zero-knowledge age verification app and a US import waiver for Netgear routers.
Amazon to Acquire Globalstar Satellite Network for $11.57B by 2027 - DTH
Apr 14, 2026 · 5m
Host Rob Dunwood covers Amazon’s $11.
Meta Working on a Virtual Mark Zuckerberg - DTH
Apr 13, 2026 · 5m
Apple plans display-less smart glasses with an upgraded Siri, while Meta develops a photorealistic virtual Mark Zuckerberg.
Major Banks Start Testing Claude Mythos Internally -DTH
Apr 11, 2026 · 5m
Sarah Lane reviews key tech developments, including Wall Street banks testing Anthropic’s Claude for cybersecurity and OpenAI addressing a supply chain attack linked to North Korea.
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