Daily Tech News Show

It’s a small chance, but still. At least autonomous vehicles are safer for us. And poor Instagram. Making it “safer” makes it less fun.Starring: Tom Merritt and Sarah LaneShow notes found here.

Apple also has a new watch and more. Sarah Lane joins us to break it all down. Plus, an Anthropic engineer quits over AI safety fears.Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Sarah Lane.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

Dr. Niki reviews and calls out the IgNobel prizes, the silliest achievements in science, and Google Search is now very different in the EU as the company complies with the Digital Markets Act.Starring Tom Merritt, Jason Howell, and Dr. Nicole Ackermans.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

Dr. Niki looked at the numbers and tells us why this year’s number of recalls is not that different than previous ones, but is notable in one important way.Featuring Tom Merritt and Dr. Nicole Ackermans.

Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter look back on the biggest tech stories of JulyStarring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter.

Astra is coming for us all, Lenovo has new concept devices, and Microsoft knows what’s best for you. Streaming game limits and developer configurations. Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter Show notes found here.

DJI, Roborock, and Dyson unveiled new robovacs that can easily climb stairs and keep home mapping data private, and HTC's VIVE Eagle smartglasses gives bystanders the ability to stop recording simply by saying so themselves.Starring Jason Howell and Jenn CutterShow notes found here.

A judge rules that Google won’t have to drop its ad tech businesses. Plus, OPenAI says how it will safeguard Astra, and Anthropic releases Fable 5.1Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane.Links to the stories discussed in this episode can be found here.