Tom Merritt

DTNS April 2026 in review, @acedtect and @jenncutter look back on the biggest tech stories of the month. Listen here: shows.acast.com/dtns/episodes/…

This week on Cordkillers, Brian and I dig into what we think of multiview and that leads us to speculate on what the best TV viewing experience would be. Watch Cordkillers! cordkillers.com/blog/2026/4/29…

DTNS for Wednesday April 29, 2026 with @acedtect @sarahlane - Did Sony mean to put DRM back on offline games? And what DIDN’T Elon Musk say on the witness stand Tuesday. Listen here: shows.acast.com/dtns/episodes/…

On Sword and Laser Eat zucchini! And Bleu cheese. Also, we didn’t get nominated for a Hugo, but loads of our favorite authors did. We kick off our May read (a little early) and wrap up our spoiler thoughts on The Raven Scholar. swordandlaser.com/home/2026/4/22…

We do dramatic readings of Cinemcon trailers that weren't released to the public. Plus, Disney had a theater format to take on IMAX. Do we want that? cordkillers.com/blog/2026/4/22…

Is Netflix a podcast? Watch Cordkillers! cordkillers.com/blog/2026/4/14…

On Sword and Laser We have a hurt Veronica, Cadbury eggs, Nebula Award winners, and Tom Bombadil-lo! Plus, we kick off The Raven Scholar and wrap up Automatic Noodle. Which, of course, leads to Veronica's new business plan for a nacho bar. swordandlaser.com/home/2026/4/8/…

YouTube is testing artist-programmed “Stations” that turn playlists into always-on channel streams, while the watchlist this week ranges from Beef and Dungeon Crawler Carl to Spaceballs and One Piece. Meanwhile, Netflix is playing with object-erasing AI cordkillers.com/blog/2026/4/8/…

Why Netflix is still cheaper than every other streamer. Should you be estimating your dollars per minute viewed? Watch Cordkillers cordkillers.com/blog/2026/3/31…

Netflix insists it is not turning scripts into dialogue-heavy plot recaps, even as its executives try to laugh off a criticism that keeps sounding familiar. DO WE BELIEVE THEM? Watch Cordkillers! cordkillers.com/blog/2026/3/25…

@adamtanderson @scottjohnson I think she was as awesome yes.

@acedtect @scottjohnson I choose to believe your comment is based on both people being awesome and you are not saying Scott's Mom looks like Chuck Norris.

My mom lived 1 year longer than Chuck Norris. That must say something about my mom.

DTNS for Wednesday March 18, 2026 with @acedtect @sarahlane - Apple has the right to refuse service to you. Plus, the Pentagon fires back against Anthropic, and Google helps identify more iOS malware. Listen here: shows.acast.com/dtns/episodes/…

I had my best argument in years with @shwood about what streaming services are up to with all this 'Vertical video" Did you ask for Verts? Plus Firefly is back! Watch Cordkillers! cordkillers.com/blog/2026/3/17…

@iambenslater Not yet. Good stuff

Adding to my list now - @acedtect, read any?

DTNS for Thursday March 12, 2026 with @acedtect @queencodemonkey - Attackers take down medical equipment maker’s systems, but we also have confirmation on PC gems coming to Xbox and a more immersive Google Maps experience. Listen here: shows.acast.com/dtns/episodes/…

DTNS Live video for Thursday March 12, 2026 “Ray Tracing Tired, Path Tracing Wired” Episode 5118 with @acedtect @sarahlane @RobbDunewood @thatgrltrish @jollyroger @theatremonkey Watch here: youtube.com/live/CYUt41hjl…

On the latest Cordkillers: Aegon-y in the Writer's Room. Warner Bros. is eyeing a Game of Thrones movie, streamers keep shuffling premieres, renewals, bundles, and big strategic bets. Also, the mailbag proves old TVs never really die. cordkillers.com/blog/2026/3/11…

DTNS for Monday March 9, 2026 with @acedtect @RobbDunewood - Anthropic files its lawsuit. Can it win? Plus, Microsoft deploys Claude Cowork into Copilot, and a study indicates the best way for managers to implement AI tools. Listen here: shows.acast.com/dtns/episodes/…

They want to steal your attention and make you mad. Here’s how to stop them. theconversation.com/digital-media-…