Daily Tech News Show

Plus OpenAI starts an app store, and Apple lets Japanese users have more app stores.Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao Show notes are found here.

We also get new Gemini and Open AI tools, and Warner stands fast by the Netflix offer.Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

LG plans to show off its first Micro RGB TV at CES 2026, and Dr Niki tells us about a treatment for Huntington’s Disease.Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Dr Niki.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

Also, why is that Copilot button on your LG TV making so many people so mad?Starring Tom Merritt and Robb DunewoodShow notes can be found here.

Andy Beach from Engines of Change explains what the deal means and how it might set a precedent for the future.Starring Tom Merritt and Andy Beach.https://www.enginesofchange.ai/

OpenAI released GPT 5.2 and teased an Adult Mode arriving early 2026, and Scott Johnson tells us why the Game Awards is an early sign of a gaming slowdown.Starring Jason Howell, Jenn Cutter, Tom Merritt and Scott Johnson. Show notes can be found here.

Android is getting emergency live video support for life saving help when its needed, and Rivian is developing its own in-house self-driving AI chip for its EVs.Starring Jason Howell, Jenn Cutter,Tom Merritt and Andy Beach.Show notes can be found here.

Plus, EVs are not yet more dangerous than other cars, and Instagram lets you customize Reels.Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

Nvidia can sell its H200 GPUs to companies in China, and Australia's social media ban for users under the age of 16 is in effect.Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.Links to storied discussed in this episode can be found here.