Who’s Running Your Smart Home? – DTNS 5375
Summary
Host Tom Merritt and guests discuss the delayed iPhone 17 pre-orders, OpenAI’s new Chrome extension, and Meta’s massive open-weight model. The panel debates whether Apple’s new HomeView hub is worth the switch for smart home users and analyzes the blurred lines between corporate and government espionage in the tech sector. Finally, they argue whether it is better to own a self-driving car or simply hail one on demand.
Topics discussed
Introduction and weekly tech news overview
Apple's upcoming October 28th event and MacBook Pro
ChatGPT browser extension and click data collection
Meta releases MuseSpark Open AI model
Discussion on high RAM requirements for AI
Hanvon M10C2 tablet and e-reader video support
Leap second changes and UTC time drift in 2027
KDE updates and free software documentary
Tesla Roadster prototype with air suspension
Patron acknowledgments and show transition
Debate: Do you want Apple to run your smart home?
Promo for Live With It show on game controllers
Debate: Government vs corporate espionage threats
Debate: Owning vs hailing self-driving cars
Show wrap-up and summary of debates
Guest artist Len Peralta and art promotion
Call to action, Patreon, and upcoming episodes
Credits and network information
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