Apple Comes for the Chromebook - DTNS 5218

Apple Comes for the Chromebook - DTNS 5218

Author: Tom Merritt March 4, 2026 Duration: 31:20

Also, Andy Beach joins us with opinions about HBO Max and Paramount+ merging. 


Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, and Andy Beach.


Links to the stories discussed in this episode can be found here.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


Keeping pace with the relentless stream of technology news can feel like a full-time job. That’s where Daily Tech News Show comes in, serving as your essential daily filter. Host Tom Merritt, alongside a dedicated team, cuts through the noise to deliver a concise and focused briefing you can actually use. Each episode distills the most important developments into a clear, digestible format, saving you hours of scrolling. You’ll hear straightforward analysis on everything from major corporate shifts and groundbreaking gadgets to the subtle policy changes that shape our digital world. What sets this podcast apart is its commitment to an independent perspective, aiming for authority without agenda and trustworthiness without hype. It feels like having a well-informed friend calmly explain what just happened and why it matters, all within the time it takes to have your morning coffee. For anyone whose life or work is touched by technology-which is to say, nearly everyone-this daily ritual provides a grounded foundation. Tune in to make sense of the fast-moving landscape, armed with context and clarity that lasts the whole day.
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Duration: 29:58
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Duration: 31:46
And say hello to the Moon, and OpenAI lobbying.Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood.Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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