Daily Tech News Show

More than 40 data center measures were on the ballot across 10 states and restrictions won almost every time Plus, Apple thinks you want to record yourself doing karaoke. Two hosts who have done public karaoke weigh in. Starring Tom Merritt, and Huyen Tue Dao. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google came very close to giving schools true control over how they use AI. Also, Apple faces a supply crunch, and it looks like Open Weight models are the best nove for big business. Starring Tom Merritt and Jason Howell Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another round of food getting spoiled by hacks on freezers. And a cool DIY kit to make a cheap e-paper display. Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, and Dr. Niki. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Merritt and authors Mallory O'Meara, Philip Fracassi and J-F Dubeau talk about the tech they use in their writing, from the low to the high. From composing to submission to publishing, how does tech help or hinder the writing process? Storyist https://storyist.com/ Scrivener https://scrivener.app/ Final Draft https://www.finaldraft.com/ Notes ( like stickys) https://betterstickies.com/blog/best-sticky-notes-apps-2026 Mind Mapping The Dark Word Philip Fracassi https://pfracassi.com/the-dark-word J-F Dubeau website https://www.jfdubeau.com/ https://www.jfdubeau.com/a-dash-of-demon Mallory O’Meara - Daughter of Daring https://www.malloryomeara.com/ https://www.malloryomeara.com/daughter-of-daring Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Johnson has been trying out the Artcraft apps that are meant to take place of Adobe apps. Find out what he likes, doesn’t like and where he thinks the whole vibe coded apps is going for artists. Artcraft: https://getartcraft.com/ Stephen Robles: https://beardfm.app/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.