Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better: Recent Episodes
Nate Heath and David Baehler
Putting a "not nerd" filter on nerdy things. Each week we cover topics related to a better technology experience, including practical tech news, tips and tricks. Nate and David aim to filter through all the tech news to bring you just the stuff you need to know.
Back on episode 540, Nate confessed he has way too many open tabs; months later, he's closing them out. We review the weird, the helpful, and the site that no longer exists. We also discuss major changes to Apple's iPhone Upgrade program for Nate. There are also new folding phones on the market, what might they tell us about what Apple is doing this fall?
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INTRO (00:00)
NEWS:
6 things you need to know before signing an Apple Upgrade lease (06:10)
Everything announced at Samsung Unpacked 2026: Three new foldables and two Galaxy Watches (13:35)
MAIN TOPIC: Closing Nate's Tabs
The Snorks (19:15)
The Apple Charging Situation (22:10)
McStumble (28:00)
Starbucks scraps AI inventory tool across North America (29:45)
Minnesota State Fair New Foods 2026 (31:00)
Room Tone (34:00)
Daft Punk Deep Cuts DJ Set (35:10)
Daft Punk, Medieval-Style (36:40)
Rain Night Cafe (39:30)
Wiby - Search the old web (40:30)
Text Behind Image (41:51)
Olive Garden Compass (44:50)
Printervention and Yes We Scan (45:45)
As Slow As Possible (47:10)
OpenAI went rogue and hacked HuggingFace. Claude went off the rails. You might not know what any of that means, but we do our best to understand what AI is up to. Plus we've got other tech news to get caught up on and plenty of fun to be had. All so you can tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
Next week: Folding phone news and bad news for Nate. (02:45)
OpenAI co-founder donates $5.5m to buy land near famed Big Bear Eagle Nest (03:10)
MAIN TOPIC: When AI Goes Rogue (06:25)
OpenAI says its AI went rogue and launched 'unprecedented' cyber-attack
All the details on the OpenAI HuggingFace attack
Claude Cowork escaped sandbox on Mac, gain full access to all files
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Update phone out of storage with your Mac (14:05)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (19:30)
China is creating a herd of 100 elite yak clones
32 of 35 students caught using hilariously wrong AI-generated answers for professor's midterm
New Orleans cops published policy document allowing weaponized drones
Drinking 5 cups of coffee a day could reduce heart risk
Microsoft confirms Windows has a Global Device ID you can't turn off
Researchers discover first known transmissible cancer in fish
Hacker wipes Romania's entire land registry database
LISTENER MAIL: Hey Grandma - What causes my phone to charge slow? The charger, the cable, or the phone? (21:10)
WITHIN REACH! Dave is up 11-6, Round 20, Dave goes first (28:20)
TAKES:
Apple fixes over 75 security issues with your iPhone and 150+ for Mac, update now (33:10)
Meta just released a brand-new Facebook Seller app for iPhone (34:35)
Famed technology journalist John C. Dvorak dies aged 80 (37:10)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Colorful Life (38:55)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Nocs Provisions Field Issue Compact 10x42 Waterproof Binoculars, Shockproof | Fogproof,10X Magnification, Bak4 Prism, Multi-Coated Lens, Adults & Kids, Hunting, Bird Watching, Hiking & Wildlife Viewing (42:00)
Nate: NEEWER Basics X12B Aluminum Alloy Teleprompter 12" for iPad Tablet DSLR Camera, Bluetooth, No Assembly, Remote & App Control, Compatible with iOS Android, Black, for Streaming (47:30)
After raising prices on many of its products a few weeks ago, Apple has raised prices again, this time on services like iCloud and Apple Music. Is it too much? How much will iPhone prices go up? We share our thoughts, plus plenty more in this episode.
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INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: Apple raises more prices (03:30)
Apple raises prices for Apple Music and Apple One subscriptions
Apple faces imminent iPhone price hikes amid chip shortage
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Back up before beta-ing. (13:15)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (18:05)
Robot decapitated in world's first-ever humanoid UFC fight
Kalshi flags Trump's teleprompter operator after making more than $100K betting on Kalshi markets
France orders ISPs to block access to Polymarket
Amazon Web Services customers receive bills for up to $1.5 Trillion after global glitch
Spotify is now an AI chatbot, too
Roblox is shutting down its video chat service
Astronauts take first X-rays in space
WITHIN REACH! Dave is up 10-6, Round 19, Nate goes first (20:20)
TAKES:
Unauthorized AI biographies are all over Amazon (28:50)
NY school to introduce first humanoid robot in US classroom — and vows 'Sally' will never replace teachers (30:45)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Moist Towelette Online Museum (32:40)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: SMALLRIG SSD Magnetic Phone Mount Bracket SSD Holder with Magsafe, 45-70mm（1.77''-2.76'' Wide Clamping, 1/4"-20 Threads and Cold Shoe, for Samsung T3/T5, for SanDisk, for Crucial, for iPhone - 5157 (39:15)
Nate: Umisleep Soft Sleep Mask, Blackout Eye Mask for Side Sleepers, Comfortable Sleep Mask for Women Men, Satin Eye Masks for Sleep with Wide Band, Sleeping Mask, Blindfold, Black (44:50)
This past week, Apple sued OpenAI, alleging serious intellectual property theft, particularly related to hardware. Apple also released public betas of OS 27 for its various platforms. Should you update? Plus plenty more fun and tech, to help you tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: OpenAI Stole From Apple? (03:55)
Apple sues OpenAI, accuses ex-employees of stealing trade secrets
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Photo App Cleanup, Picnic Photo Organiser App (13:40)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (24:25)
A sealed copy of Super Mario Bros. NES cartridge recently sold at auction for $3 million
Meta's glasses will turn off the camera if you tamper with the privacy light
Brown University of professor suspects majority of his class used AI to cheat
WordPress just released a brand-new Apple TV app with thousands of free videos
GM installs robots at flagship EV factory after laying off 1,300 workers
FBI arrests CIA official with $40 million in gold bars in his home
Astronomers find biggest super-puff planets yet that are lighter than cotton candy
LISTENER MAIL: Todd - Meta suspends AI image feature after days of backlash (27:55)
WITHIN REACH! Dave is up 9-6, Round 18, Dave goes first (32:25)
TAKES:
Public betas for iOS 27, macOS 27 and more Apple platforms are now available (40:45)
Your X feed might now work, as platform finally does what everyone wanted (44:55)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday July 2026 (47:00)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Deep Sea by Neal.fun (48:55)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Sharp Atomic Analog Wall Clock - 12" Black Stylish Frame - Sets Automatically- Battery Operated - Easy to Read - Easy to Use – Modern Design and Style (54:00)
Nate: Nulaxy Telescopic 360 Rotating Laptop Stand for Desk Adjustable Height Swivel Pull Out Design Ergonomic Laptop Riser Fits All 10-17" Laptops Computer MacBook, Silver (58:50)
Meta announced new models of its popular AI glasses, including a version with Kylie AI. Plus, we have 2 weeks' worth of tech news to catch up on. Tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
7-eleven day is Saturday and birthdays (02:40)
PSA: Don't fall for scams (06:05)
MAIN TOPIC: New Meta AI Glasses (09:55)
Meta put Kylie Jenner's voice in its AI glasses
Meta launches cheaper smart glasses without Ray-Ban
Meta AI Glasses
Meta is adding ridiculous 'rate limits' and a soft paywall to its smart glasses
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Mute a site or mute a tab in computer's web browser (19:40)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (24:45)
NASA details plans to build a base at the Moon's south pole
Spotify deletes 500K streams of popular song for suspected Kalshi, Polymarket user manipulation
China reclaims fastest supercomputer at 2 exaflops
LastPass notifies users of yet another data breach
Microsoft accidentally breaks replying to an email in Outlook
Madonna's back: Queen of Pop's new dance album wins over critics
Scientists think Uranus and Neptune may not be the ice giants we imagined
WITHIN REACH! Dave is up 9-6, Round 17, Nate goes first (28:15)
TAKES:
T-Mobile automatically moving legacy plan customers to new plans (40:05)
You're paying for 80+ iPhone and iPad games through Netflix, here's the full catalog (44:00)
Apple 'Hide My Email' vulnerability exposes users' real email addresses (46:05)
BONUS ODD TAKE: iPhone Photography Award 2026 Winners (49:30)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: SMALLRIG One-Touch Deploy Mini Tripod Small Grip for DJI Osmo Pocket 4P 4 3 /Action 6/5 Pro/Nano, for Insta360 Luna Ultra, for GoPro, Desktop Stand w 1/4"-20 Screw for Video Light/Phone/Camera - 6049 (53:30)
Nate: Ferrofluid Visualizer, Music Rhythm Lamp, Magnetic Fluid Music Mate, Dacing Desk Decor in Music, Ideal Gift for Friends (Green) (57:05)
We have been making picks of the week for 10 years on our show. For this special episode, we randomly picked 20 of our picks listed on https://notpicks.com to put on our first-ever Tier List. Did we get the rankings right? Let us know below.
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20 Random Picks of the Week Tier List
Zoom H6 Handheld Recorder - https://notpicks.com/product/zoom-h6-handheld-recorder/ - Dave picked this on episode 207, 414 (09:50)
Soda Can Opener - https://notpicks.com/product/soda-can-opener/ - Nate picked this on episode 543 (14:00)
Polaroid Cube - https://notpicks.com/product/polaroid-cube/ - Dave picked this on episode 76 (15:50)
Dymo Handheld Label Maker - https://notpicks.com/product/dymo-handheld-label-maker/ - Nate picked this on episode 60 (17:35)
Microsoft Solitaire on iOS - https://notpicks.com/product/microsoft-solitaire-on-ios/ - Dave picked this on episode 55 (20:40)
Neewer Magsafe Bendable Holder - https://notpicks.com/product/neewer-magsafe-bendable-holder/ - Nate picked this on episode 465 (23:15)
Mancra Solar Pathway Lights - https://notpicks.com/product/solar-pathway-lights/ - Dave picked this on episode 491 (26:00)
Peeps Eyeglass Cleaner - https://notpicks.com/product/peeps-eyeglass-cleaner/ - Nate picked this on episode 398 (27:55)
Meta Ray-ban Smart Glasses - https://notpicks.com/product/meta-smart-glasses/ - Dave picked this on episode 454 (29:40)
Facer App - https://notpicks.com/product/facer-app/ - Nate picked this on episode 383 (33:20)
LED Flame Bulbs - https://notpicks.com/product/led-flame-bulbs/ - Dave picked this on episode 389 (35:40)
MagSafe 67mm Adapter Mount - https://notpicks.com/product/magsafe-67mm-adapter-mount/ - Nate picked this on episode 547 (37:00)
Govee Hygrometer Thermometer - https://notpicks.com/product/govee-hygrometer-thermometer-2/ - Dave picked this on episode 506 (38:10)
Ear Wax Removal Endoscope Otoscope - https://notpicks.com/product/ear-wax-removal-endoscope-otoscope/ - Nate picked this on episode 368 (41:00)
Anker PowerConf C200 2K Mac Webcam - https://notpicks.com/product/anker-powerconf-c200-2k-mac-webcam/ - Dave picked this on episode 366 (42:55)
NEEWER KM23 Wireless Lavalier Microphone - https://notpicks.com/product/neewer-km23-wireless-lavalier-microphone/ - Nate picked this on episode 517 (45:30)
Remote Tea Lights - https://notpicks.com/product/remote-tea-lights/ - Dave picked this on episode 529 (47:55)
Shashibo Shape Shifting Box - https://notpicks.com/product/shashibo-shape-shifting-box/ - Nate picked this on episode 420 (50:55)
Anker Zolo 4-Port Wall Adapter - https://notpicks.com/product/anker-zolo-4-port-wall-adapter/ - Dave picked this on episode 531 (51:30)
Universal Pan Lid - https://notpicks.com/product/universal-pan-lid/ - Nate picked this on episode 485 (54:00)
Amazon Prime Day is happening, and we take a look at what's worth it and what is not. Plus, we've got the week's tech news to discuss and all your favorite segments. All so you can get out there and tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: Do we care about Prime Day? (04:15)
Find great buys at https://notpicks.com
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Add website to Home Screen on iOS (16:55)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (25:00)
Rolls-Royce secures deal to build small nuclear reactors for Sweden
Polymarket paid dozens to post videos of themselves 'winning' with fake bets
Using sound waves to make espresso could cut coffee-brewing energy use by 75%
You Can No Longer Fly or Purchase a Drone in Beijing
Tests suggest Russian satellites can jam GPS on a continental scale
Hacker steals 10 Petabytes of data from China's Tianjin Supercomputer
Space Station astronauts told to prepare for possible evacuation over air leak
LISTENER MAIL: Todd's question on best audio quality for new Madonna album. (28:30)
WITHIN REACH! Dave 8-5, Round 15, Dave goes first (31:55)
TAKES:
Snap is finally about to ship AR glasses — and they cost a fortune (40:45)
TikTok shows 3x more AI slop than YouTube, report finds (50:45)
BONUS ODD TAKE: All the Star Wars Lightsaber Designs (52:40)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: PhotoTag Smart Air Tracker Tag (55:30)
Nate: OneOdio Wired Over Ear Headphones Studio Monitor & Mixing DJ Stereo Headsets with 50mm Neodymium Drivers and 1/4 to 3.5mm Jack for AMP Computer Recording Podcast Keyboard Guitar Laptop - Red (01:00:00)
After a week of Apple's WWDC dominating the tech news cycle, SpaceX went public, and OpenAI and Anthropic aren't far behind. While you should never take financial advice from us, we talk about what is going on to the best of our knowledge. We get back to the other tech news and all our normal fun after last week's special episode. All so you can get out there and tech better.
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INTRO (00:00)
Next week is Amazon Prime Day! (02:30)
Apple shares list of 250 changes in OS 27s (04:40)
MAIN TOPIC: Hot IPO Summer (07:15)
As AI companies race to go public, who else is along for the ride?
Anthropic pulls Claude Mythos 5 and Claude Fable 5 following US government directive
CRYPTOWATCH: Bitcoin's worst week since FTX crash signals more pain ahead
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Markup Magnification (22:10)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:10)
Police officer accused of using AI to 'create evidence'
A San Francisco burglar escaped in a Robotaxi, and police still can't find him
Fox is buying Roku for $22 billion
Chipotlai Max is an AI agent that runs on "stolen compute" from Chipotle's AI chatbot
MrBeast hits 500 million subscribers on YouTube
Bees can use tools to solve problems, study finds
Scientists find wind blowing from our Milky Way's black hole
LISTENER MAIL: Dillon - Was tuning into your podcast and wanted to drop some knowledge… McMenamins (and many others) use disgusting RC cola because Portland Beverage supplies and maintains the dispensing equipment for FREE, as long as you keep buying through their distribution which is RC/7UP/squirt etc. (30:50)
WITHIN REACH! Dave 8-6, Round 14, Nate goes first (33:05)
TAKES:
What thousands of Tesla VINs reveal about battery health (39:00)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday June 2026 (43:55)
BONUS ODD TAKE: 100 Greatest Bird Names of All Time (48:50)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: DJI Neo 2 Motion Fly More Combo With RC Motion 3 & Goggles N3 (54:30)
Nate: 4-Pack Premium Air Chuck Quick Connect, Brass Locking Tire Air Chuck With Clip Adapter 8mm, No Leakage Air Compressor Pump Clip-On Tire Chucks, Compatible with Schrader Valve (01:02:00)
Our invites to Apple's WWDC must have gotten lost in the mail. But we just watched the livestream to find out what Apple has in store for Siri AI, their OS version 27 (including macOS Golden Gate), and more. We do our best to break down what you need to know.
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The event was focused on:
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Platform Improvements
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Trust and Safety
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Apple Intelligence and Siri
No new products today, but there was plenty to cover as Apple works hard to improve its software and integrate AI.
We'll be back next week with a normal episode.
If you aren't a tech nerd like us, you probably didn't even know Computex and Microsoft Build were happening. And that's alright. Everyone besides Apple is trying to get their announcements out there before WWDC kicks off next week.
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INTRO (00:00)
WWDC next Monday at 10! (03:30)
MAIN TOPIC: NVIDIA, Microsoft, and More drop their news before Apple (04:45)
Computex 2026: All the news and announcements
What we learned at Microsoft Build: Autopilots, MAI-Thinking-1, and Nvidia RTX Spark
Dell stock skyrockets 32% for its best day ever as AI server revenue soars
Microsoft is killing Office 2019 for Mac and iPhone, and you can't do much about it
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Rule of Thirds! (19:55)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:20)
Perfect randomness realized for the first time
A fundamental principle of aeronautical engineering has been overturned
Meta AI support bot helped hackers hijack Instagram accounts
Roku updates its UI for the first time in a decade
Something made Earth's molten core reverse direction in 2010
YouTube to automatically detect, label AI-generated videos
Google requests permission to release 32 million mosquitoes in California and Florida
LISTENER MAIL: From Hey Grandma - The Year 2038 problem (31:05)
WITHIN REACH! Dave 8-6, Round 14, Nate goes first (35:25)
TAKES:
Facebook Plus, Instagram Plus subscriptions launch for $3.99/month (42:15)
Nintendo's new Pictonico iOS game turns your photos into minigames (46:45)
Not news: iOS 28 will reportedly be 'far more significant' than iOS 27 (48:20)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Magnified Sand (50:15)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: PUGG Wall clock, stainless steel, 12 ½" (54:25)
Nate: Upgraded 67mm Phone Lens Filter Adapter Mount for iPhone 17 16 15 14 Pro Pro Max Plus Air, Double-Sided Magnetic Phone Lens Filter Ring with 1/4-20" & Cold Shoe Pull-Out to fit 17 Pro Max (No Filters (58:20)
Online scams keep getting better, especially with AI. We've got a tool and some other tips to avoid getting scammed out of your hard-earned money. We also cover other tech news and tips to help you get out there and tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
Intel is doing well now (03:05)
Pope Leo takes aim at big tech in sweeping encyclical on AI (05:40)
MAIN TOPIC: Stop getting scammed (07:25)
~$20.9 billion lost to cyber-enabled scams and fraud reported to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) — up about 26% from 2024.
Over 1 million complaints were filed.
Scamwise
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: How to NOT to get Phished from Moonlock (14:20)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (28:30)
Googling the word "disregard" causes Google's AI to return garbled chatbot ramblings
To fill air traffic controller shortage, FAA turns to gamers
Spotify to reserve tour tickets for artist 'superfans' in support of live music
Ferrari reveals $640,000 EV co-designed by Jony Ive
Steve Jobs U.S. commemorative $1 coin goes on sale
Samsung chip workers will get an average $340,000 bonus as AI profits soar
Colossal Biosciences is growing chickens in a 3D-printed artificial eggshell
LISTENER MAIL: Dillon - Why are YouTube ads so bad? Also, Fender PR disaster (32:50)
WITHIN REACH! Dave 7-5, Round 13, Dave goes first (47:10)
TAKES:
Plex announces borderline offensive Lifetime Pass price hike (56:00)
This week in tech layoffs (01:00:25)
StanChart to cut over 7,000 jobs, boost AI to replace 'lower-value human capital'
Meta begins laying off thousands of employees as it transforms around AI
Intuit to cut 17% of global jobs to streamline operations, memo shows
BONUS ODD TAKE: Theodore's Thick Coins (01:01:40)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Behringer FLOW 8 8-Input Digital Mixer (01:05:50)
Nate: Brightown E26 Rechargeable Light Bulb with Remote Timer and 3 Color Temperatures, Battery Backup Bulb for Sconces and Lamps, E26 Detachable Charging for Non-Hardwired Fixture, Dimmer, 700LM (01:09:20)
Google kicked off its I/O developers conference today with a strange keynote. Nate watched it, so you don't have to. Plus, Apple's WWDC is coming up, and we have some details, and all the other tech goodness you tune in for.
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INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: Google I/O 2026 Keynote (04:30)
Google InfiniteScaler
Google I/O Keynote releases
Introducing Googlebook, designed for Gemini Intelligence
WWDC is coming (21:20)
Apple announces WWDC 2026 schedule, sends media invites
Apple unveils new accessibility features, and updates powered by Apple Intelligence
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Pair AirPods with "anything" (25:10)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (32:35)
Japan runs out of robot wolves in fight against bears
America's Library of Congress officially inducts… the soundtrack for the videogame Doom
Cats Lock app for Mac stops your cat from causing keyboard havoc
CISA admin leaked AWS GovCloud keys on Github
Waymo recalls 3,800 robotaxis after glitch allowed some vehicles to 'drive into standing water'
Man who stole Beyonce's hard drives gets five-year sentence
EBay rejects GameStop's $56 billion bid as 'neither credible nor attractive'
WITHIN REACH! Dave 5-3, Round 12, Nate goes first (37:15)
QUICK TAKES:
Apple re-releases a sold-out iPhone MagSafe Grip in three new colors (43:30)
X accounts are limited to 50 posts and 200 replies a day unless they pay for a blue checkmark (46:55)
LinkedIn planning to lay off 5% of staff in latest tech-sector cuts, source says (52:30)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Halupedia (55:15)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: PicPak e-ink display (58:15)
Nate: Newmowa Magnetic Vlog Selfie Monitor Screen for iPhone, Touchscreen and Zoom Adjustment, Wireless Rear Camera Monitor for Vlog, TikTok, Support 4K 30fps Wireless Recording for iPhone 15/16/17(Grey) (01:04:55)
People are doing amazing things with AI, and we try to stay positive with Notnerd. But this week, there are a handful of news stories about AI that aren't so glamorous. But don't worry, we have a good time discussing them, plus all the normal fun you show up for.
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INTRO (00:00)
Apple OS 26.5s are out (04:00)
MAIN TOPIC: The not-so-flashy AI News Stories of the week (06:15)
Google Chrome's silent 4GB AI download problem
Google says hackers used AI to develop a major security flaw
Digg tries again, this time as an AI news aggregator
Apple agrees to pay iPhone owners $250 million for not delivering AI Siri
Apple's camera-equipped AirPods reach late testing in AI device push
Silicon Valley bets $200M on AI data centers floating in the ocean
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Transform Text With Apple Notes (24:10)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (29:20)
Humanoid robot becomes Buddhist monk in South Korea
Pentagon begins releasing new files on UFOs
Match invests $100 million in Grindr rival Sniffies
Apple now requires verification for education discounts
Amazon turns its logistics empire into a new business, taking on UPS and FedEx in freight and shipping
Honda patents fake clutch for electric motorcycles
10 people called police to report Bigfoot sighting in Ohio
WITHIN REACH! Dave's up 6-4, Round 11, Dave goes first (31:45)
TAKES:
GM cutting hundreds of salaried IT workers as it trims costs, evaluates needs (40:05)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday May 2026 Edition (43:35)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Crocheted Technology (48:05)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Nate: TCMKY Hair Clippers for Men Professional Clippers for Men Cordless&Corded Barber Clippers for Hair Cutting & Grooming. Rechargeable Hair Trimmer Kit for Household (Red) (51:55)
Dave: Brach's Classic Jelly Beans, Candy, Assorted Flavors, Bulk Bag, 54 oz (2 ct) (56:45)
Nate is back from a busy week at Social Media Marketing World, learning about what the top marketers are up to. We discuss some of the takeaways. Plus, there's plenty of other tech news, tips, and picks to get caught up on. And don't worry, the hit game Within Reach is back.
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INTRO (00:00)
iPhone Crash detected SOS (04:15)
Quarterly results are out, who cares (10:20)
MAIN TOPIC: State of Social Media Marketing (11:05)
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Apple Music Top Charts (28:10)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (34:00)
GameStop offers to buy eBay for $56 Billion
ChatGPT became so obsessed with goblins that OpenAI had to intervene
Robots are building clay homes in Central Texas using dirt from the ground
Some children are drawing on fake moustaches to bypass online age checks
Oxygen made from Moon dust for first time
Apple Vision Pro used in world-first cataract surgery
Electrical current might be the key to a better cup of coffee
WITHIN REACH! Dave 5-3, this is round 10 Nate Goes First (36:40)
TAKES:
Bad Apple Rumors (43:10)
Apple reportedly questioning whether iPhone should drop MagSafe
Apple has reportedly 'stopped work on the Vision Pro' — here's what we know
U.S. senators ban themselves from prediction markets trading (48:30)
AI agent deletes company's entire database in 9 seconds, then confesses (49:40)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Cursor Camp - Neal.fun (50:25)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: I created Star Wars out of Cardboard - Zach King (53:25)
Nate: Soda Can Opener Set, 10PCS Easy Tab Opener and Drink Protector with Reusable Complete-Cover Plastic Can Toppers, Fits Coke, Beer & Aluminum Beverage Cans, 5 Colors Lids for Party, BBQ, Camping (56:05)
We discuss a couple of big stories from the week where insiders made a big profit on the prediction markets. We've discussed Polymarket and Kalshi before, but the concerns are going mainstream. We've also got some other tech news and tips to get caught up on, so you can get out there and tech better.
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INTRO (00:00)
Social Media Marketing World (02:20)
AirPods - One backup is none backup (04:35)
MAIN TOPIC: I wouldn't bet on that (07:20)
France investigates suspected tampering with weather sensors after Polymarket bets
DOJ arrests soldier who made $400,000 betting on Maduro's removal
https://polymarket.com/
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iOS Photos quick tools access (16:35)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (21:05)
Fans angry over Pokemon Go champion's disqualification for allegedly shaking the table
Study finds a third of new websites are AI-generated
Mozilla uses Anthropic's Mythos to fix 271 bugs in Firefox
Home security giant ADT data breach affects 5.5 million people
Ping-pong robot Ace makes history by beating top-level human players
BMW is one step closer to selling you a color-changing car
America now has 70% more bookstores than in 2020, says bookshop.org founder
TAKES:
China blocks Meta's $2 billion takeover of AI startup Manus (24:20)
20,000 job cuts at Meta, Microsoft raise concern that AI-driven labor crisis is here (28:45)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Livestream of the Big Bear bald eagle nest (31:40)
The rumors were true: Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple's CEO! What does this mean for Apple? Who is taking his place? When will it happen? We take a look at one of the biggest jobs in the world. Plus, we've got all our regular segments to help you tech better.
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INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: Peace out, Tim Apple (04:30)
Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down
Community Letter from Tim
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Scan with Preview on iOS (11:40)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (20:35)
Robots beat human records at Beijing half-marathon
Sneaker company Allbirds plans to pivot to AI
YouTube now lets you turn off Shorts
Meta is raising the price of the Quest 3 and Quest 3S due to memory price rises made worse by Meta
John Deere to pay $99 million in monumental right-to-repair settlement
A new computer chip could finally withstand the hellscape of Venus
30 WordPress plugins turned into malware after ownership change
Apple removes fake crypto wallet app that stole $9.5 million from Mac users
Waymo is offering to help cities fix their potholes
WITHIN REACH! Dave 4-3, this is round 9 Dave Goes First (25:45)
TAKES:
Bluetooth tracker hidden in a postcard and mailed to a warship exposed its location — $5 gadget put a $585 million Dutch ship at risk for 24 hours (32:55)
Parents are lining up to pay $100 for Tin Can's screenless, app-free "landline" (35:30)
Deezer says 44% of songs uploaded to its platform daily are AI-generated (39:25)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Hostile Volume (43:25)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: USB C Docking Station Dual Monitor for MacBook Pro, 16 in 2 USB C Laptop Docking Station Dual Monitor HDMI for MacBook Pro/Air with 2 4K HDMI Display, 6 USB A,USB C, SD&Micro SD,LAN, 87W PD 3.0 (47:10)
Nate: meekoo 6 Pcs 11 Inches Stainless Steel Korean BBQ Grill Tongs Japanese Barbecue Tongs for Cooking Portable Kitchenware Home Outdoor Steak Salad Food (52:30)
It's time for our 3rd annual P.F.A.N.T.S.S episode. Spring is in the air, and with that comes a time when people like to clean. So Nate came up with a simple acronym to help you think through what might need some attention in your digital and tech world. Plus, we've got tech news, tips, and more to help you tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
It's Tax Time (02:30)
Stunning Artemis II phone wallpapers (04:15)
MAIN TOPIC: Kick off your P.F.A.N.T.S.S. (05:55)
Episode 492: Check Your P.F.A.N.T.S.S.!
Episode 436: Spring Cleaning Your Tech – Consider Your P.F.A.N.T.S.S.
Physical
Files
Apps
Notifications
Time
Subscriptions
Security
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Save money by not being lazy (26:25)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (32:15)
Meta builds AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to interact with staff
Botched IT upgrade ended liquor sales for the entire state of Mississippi
Robot birds deployed by park to attract real birds
Anthropic asks Christian leaders for help steering Claude's spiritual development
AI that bankrupted a vending machine is now running a store in San Francisco
Testing suggests Google's AI overviews tells millions of lies per hour
WITHIN REACH! Dave 4-2, this is round 8 Nate Goes First (35:05)
TAKES:
Amazon to end support for older Kindle devices (39:40)
Dead Google (41:40)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday April 2026 (45:20)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Your Life in Weeks (46:55)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Freetaxusa.com (50:05)
Nate: TAKAVU Car Window Cleaning Tool, Windshield Wiper Cleaner with Extendable Long-Reach Handle, 3 Washable Reusable Microfiber Bonnets, Car & Home Inside Interior Exterior Use - Lint Free (Green) (54:45)
Guest Pick: Hey Grandma - Xenvo Shutterbug - Camera Shutter Remote Control - Bluetooth Wireless Selfie Button Clicker - Compatible with iPhone, iPad, Android, Samsung, and Google Pixel Cell Phones, Smartphones and Tablets (57:15)
The Artemis II trip has captured the attention of many this week, and iPhones have captured some of the amazing pictures taken by the crew. Besides space pictures, Apple had its 50th last week with Paul McCartney, and continues to be all over the news. Get caught up on what's going on in technology so you can get out there and tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
Paul McCartney closes Apple's 50th with historic full-circle show (03:50)
Every iPhone (06:00)
MAIN TOPIC: Around the moon (12:05)
Artemis delivers some exceptional, high-quality photos of the Moon
iPhone 17 Pro Max photos from space
NASA Flickr Photos
Astronaut Reid Wiseman snaps unbelievable photo of the lunar surface
Even Artemis II astronauts have Microsoft Outlook problems
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iPhone triple-click the side button (21:35)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (26:30)
You can buy a custom iPhone that has a fragment of Steve Jobs' iconic turtleneck
Peter Thiel is betting big on solar-powered cow collars
China flies world's first megawatt-class hydrogen turboprop engine
Engineer brings Lightning port to iPhone 17 Pro
Apple says payments fully blocked in Russia following government diktat
Apple sued by three YouTube channels over AI scraping
Scientists shocked to find lab gloves may be skewing microplastics data
LISTENER MAIL: Unifi wifi access point placement (29:20)
WITHIN REACH! Dave 4-2, this is round 7 Nate Goes First (38:45)
TAKES:
Entire Claude Code CLI source code leaks thanks to exposed map file (43:50)
All Google users in the US can now change their Gmail address (50:20)
BONUS ODD TAKE: spurious correlations (52:55)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: TERRO Ant Killer Bait Stations T300B - Liquid Bait to Eliminate Ants - Bait System - 12 Count Stations for Effective Indoor Ant Control (55:05)
Nate: USB C to 1/4" TRS Audio Stereo Cable, 4FT Type C to 6.35mm 1/4 Male Aux Audio Cord Compatible with iPad Pro/iPhone16/15, Pixel 5XL, Samsung Galaxy S22 for Amplifier, Mixer, Home Theater, Speaker ect (58:45)
Guest Pick: Jared - The GameSir Pocket Taco (01:01:20)
Apple has been around for 50 years now. They have been celebrating and reminiscing about the last 50 years of Thinking Different. But don't let that overshadow World Backup Day, because you know, One Backup in None Backup. We get you caught up on what's going on in tech, while having a good time doing it.
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INTRO (00:00)
Happy World Backup Day! (06:20)
MAIN TOPIC: Apple Turns 50 (15:30)
Apple hosts 50th anniversary celebrations around the world
Apple: The First 50 Years book now available
How Apple became Apple: The definitive oral history of the company's earliest days
Rank Apple's top 50 Products
Apple's $700 Mac Pro Wheels kit discontinued along with Mac Pro
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Folders in Bookmark Bar (29:15)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (35:10)
Jupiter's lightning may have the force of nuclear weapons
Melania Trump welcomes humanoid robot at White House summit
Stephen Colbert to write next 'Lord of the Rings' movie after leaving late night
Rogue AI triggers serious security incident at Meta
Ziff Davis to sell Ookla and Downdetector to Accenture as part of $1.2 billion deal
CBS news shutters radio service after nearly a century
Hermès now sells $1,250 Magsafe chargers wrapped in calfskin leather
WITHIN REACH! Dave 3-2, this is round 6 Dave Goes First (37:50)
TAKES:
OpenAI shutting down Sora video app, Disney drops plans for $1 Billion investment (45:40)
Netflix raises subscription costs again (47:15)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Toast Spinner (50:20)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: PKCELL 20 Pack CR2450 Battery CR 2450 3V Lithium Battery, 5-Year Shelf Life,High Capacity, Long Lasting Power, Mercury-Free (54:15)
Nate: STAEDTLER Triplus Micro Mechanical Pencils (#2) 0.5mm lead, Retractable with Twist Eraser, Ergonomic Triangular Grip for Writing, Drawing & Drafting, 3-Pack - June Gold 640 Pieces, 0.5 mm HB #2 Lead Refills, 160 Pieces Per Dispenser, Fine Thickness, Break Resistant Lead/Graphite (Pack of 4 Dispensers) (58:25)
Guest Pick: Hey Grandma - EZVALO 5-Pack Under Cabinet Lighting, 2400mAh Motion Sensor Light, LED Closet Lights Wireless, 6500K Dimmable, Timer, Magnetic, with Remote Control for Kitchen, Closet, Stair (01:00:45)
Mark Zuckerberg was all in on VR. He renamed his whole company to Meta because of it. This week, they were going to shut it down; now, maybe it will stay around, kind of. Plus, of course, Apple had some news this week, and so much more to cover, so you can get out there and tech better.
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INTRO (00:00)
Apple announces WWDC 2026 will take place June 8 to 12 (03:10)
Mac OS X launched 25 years ago today: 'The Future of the Mac' (05:15)
MAIN TOPIC: Does the future of VR have legs? (10:25)
Meta backtracks. Will keep Horizon Worlds VR support "for existing games"
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Live Captions (17:30)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (24:25)
Amazon plans to test four-legged robots on wheels for deliveries
Cyberattack on a car breathalyzer firm leaves drivers stuck
The asteroid Ryugu has all of the main ingredients for life
Nvidia expects to sell 'at least' $1 Trillion in AI chips by 2028
Samsung ends $2,899 Galaxy Z Trifold sales after just 3 months
New Windows 11 bug breaks Samsung PCs, blocking access to C: drive
Amazon plans smartphone comeback more than a decade after Fire Phone flop
WITHIN REACH! Dave 2-1, this is round 5 Nate Goes First (28:55)
TAKES:
50 percent of consumers prefer brands that avoid GenAI content (39:35)
PC Gamer recommends RSS readers in a 37MB article that just keeps downloading (44:05)
Spigen's new AirPods Pro 3 case is modeled after the original Macintosh mouse (46:55)
BONUS ODD TAKE: VHS Slipcover Maker (48:20)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Lamicall Tablet Floor Stand Holder - [55" Height Adjustable][ Flexible Arm] 5lb Base Tablet Holder, Multi Angle Bed Mount Gifts for 4.7-13" Devices, iPad Pro Air, Tabs, E-Readers, Kindle Accessories (52:40)
Nate: KNORK Eco Astrik Lunch Utensil Carry Case, Gray (55:45)
Apple is still dominating the news this week. They announced the new AirPods Max 2, acquired a video company, won an Oscar, and more. We've also got some sad news, one of our beloved segments might be forced to end.
Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com
INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: More Apple Stuff (05:25)
Apple introduces AirPods Max 2
Compare AirPods Models
Apple acquires MotionVFX, maker of popular Final Cut Pro plugins and more
Apple Vision Pro is getting the 'World's Most Advanced Flight Simulator'
Apple original film F1 wins Oscar for best sound
Apple toys with the competition - MacBook Neo offers more single-core performance than any mobile processor from AMD, Intel or Qualcomm
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Find iPhone with Apple Watch WITH BLINKING FLASH (20:05)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (23:10)
'Pokémon Go' players unknowingly trained delivery robots with 30 billion images
11M Facebook and Instagram scam accounts zapped, new alerts launched
Perplexity inks deal to use CoreWeave's data centers
Tennessee grandmother jailed after AI facial recognition error links her to fraud
Grammarly says it will stop using AI to clone experts without permission
Meta just bought Moltbook, the social network for AI bots
Backblaze hosts 314 trillion digits of Pi online and the dataset is massive
WITHIN REACH! Dave 2-1, this is round 4 Dave Goes First (26:10)
TAKES:
Digg's open beta shuts down after just two months, blaming AI bot spam (30:45)
Setapp now lets users buy or subscribe to selected apps individually (34:30)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday, March 2026 Edition (37:20)
BONUS ODD TAKE: The Little Wanderer - A Collective Journey (39:30)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Temdan Portable Wireless Charger for Apple Watch Magnetic iwatch Charger 1200mah Power Bank Camping Travel Essentials Camping Watch Charger for Series 10/9/8/7/6/Se/5/4/3/2/1/Ultra/Ultra 2-Black (42:10)
Nate: AppleCare+ for AirPods (46:15)
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK - RIP (53:55)
The morning after last week's show, Apple confirmed our thoughts, and the rumors, announcing the all-new MacBook Neo. Starting at $599, this laptop packs a punch. We discuss who it's for (spoiler, a lot of people) and what it means for Windows Laptops. Plus, we have plenty of other tech news to get caught up on and all our usual segments, to help you get out there and tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
Asteroid 2024 YR4 will not impact the Moon (03:45)
MAIN TOPIC: MacBook Neo (06:05)
Say hello to MacBook Neo
I can't believe it: Apple's $599 MacBook Neo just lit a monstrous fire under the Windows laptop market — Microsoft better be panicking
Apple's strange TikTok videos capturing Gen Z's attention
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Set a timer to finish at… (19:20)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (24:45)
United Airlines can now boot passengers who refuse to use headphones with their devices
Seagate just unleashed 44TB hard drives
Walgreens testing body-worn cameras for employees
Robotic surgery performed remotely on patient 1,500 miles away
Hacked Tehran traffic cameras fed Israeli intelligence before strike on Khamenei
Florida woman given major jail sentence for illegally selling Microsoft product keys
IBM scientists unveil first-ever 'half-mobius' molecule
WITHIN REACH! Tied 1-1, this is round 3 (28:10)
TAKES:
Meta's AI display glasses reportedly share intimate videos with human moderators - A new app alerts you if someone nearby is wearing smart glasses (35:10)
Grammarly is using generative AI to provide 'expert' reviews from famous authors and academics (40:20)
Anthropic finds 22 Firefox vulnerabilities using Claude Opus 4.6 AI model (42:40)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Walkmanland (44:35)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Small Cream Cheese Spreader Knives Set,Wooden 5in,Stainless Steel Butter Knife Spreader for Cocktail, Condimets, Dips, Appetizers, Jam, Pastry, Sandwich, Toast, Bagel, Charcuterie Board Serving Party Supplies (49:55)
Nate: Veken Coffee Canister, Airtight Stainless Steel Kitchen Food Storage Container with Date Tracker and Scoop for Beans, Grounds, Tea, Flour, Cereal, Sugar, 16OZ, Gray (54:05)
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (56:35)
The rumors were right, Apple is releasing a bunch of new products this week. So far, we have a new iPhone 17e, iPad Air, Studio Display, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pros, and it's only Tuesday. We discuss these products and what Apple might have for the rest of the week. Plus all the regular tech goodness to help you get out there and tech better!
Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com
INTRO (00:00)
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra hands-on: I need the Privacy Display feature on my iPhone ASAP (04:10)
MAIN TOPIC: New Apple Stuff (06:15)
Apple introduces iPhone 17e
Apple introduces the new iPad Air, powered by M4
Apple unveils new Studio Display and all-new Studio Display XDR
Apple introduces MacBook Pro with all‑new M5 Pro and M5 Max
Apple introduces the new MacBook Air with M5
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Change your login picture on Mac, iCloud (25:30)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (32:35)
Scientists crack the case of "screeching" Scotch tape
Startup plans April launch for a satellite to reflect sunlight to Earth at night
Burger King will use AI to check if employees say 'please' and 'thank you'
Uber previews its Dubai air taxi service
Anthropic's Claude hits No. 1 on Apple's top free apps list after Pentagon rejection
South Korean police lose seized crypto by posting password online
Sam Altman would like to remind you that humans use a lot of energy, too
WITHIN REACH (35:05)
TAKES:
Kalshi reveals insider trading case against editor for MrBeast - OpenAI fires an employee for prediction market insider trading (41:05)
Nano Banana 2: Combining Pro capabilities with lightning-fast speed (44:40)
Block shares soar as much as 24% as company slashes workforce by nearly half - EBay is laying off about 800 workers, 6% of global workforce (49:10)
BONUS ODD TAKE: https://iambored.fun/ (53:55)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: 24 PCS Magnetic Zip Tie Mounts, Magnetic Cables Clips Organize and Secure Cable Wires with Powerful Multipurpose Cable Ties Mount Base for Electrical Wire (56:10)
Nate: Tennedriv Green Soil Moisture Meter for House Plants, Plant Water Meter,Plant Moisture Meter for House Plants and Outdoor Plants, No Batteries Required (01:00:00)
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (01:02:30)
Mark Zuckerberg and other social media bigwigs are on trial, facing questions about whether social media is addictive. This could be the starting point for a much bigger look into the issues with social media. We do our best to keep the discussion fun. Plus, we have a bunch of other tech news to get caught up on, and some tips and picks to help you get out there and tech better!
Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com
INTRO (00:00)
Apple reportedly plans to unveil at least five new products next week (02:20)
Nate vibecoded an app for his Mac! (04:20)
MAIN TOPIC: Is social media addictive? Creators say no (08:35)
Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri defends platform in landmark trial over social media harms
Mark Zuckerberg grilled about underage Instagram users, social media addiction during landmark trial
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iOS Reachability (16:50)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (23:50)
China's hottest app of 2026 just asks if you're still alive
The Salvation Army opens a digital thrift store on Roblox
Email blunder exposes $90 billion Russian oil smuggling ring
India tells university to leave AI summit after presenting Chinese robot as its own
Thousands of CEOs just admitted AI had no impact on employment or productivity
Study of 12,000 EU firms finds AI's productivity gains are real
Microsoft says bug causes Copilot to summarize confidential emails
WITHIN REACH (28:05)
TAKES:
Amazon overtakes Walmart to lead the world in sales (36:10)
Google releases new low-priced Pixel 10A (39:10)
Man accidentally gains control of 7,000 robot vacuums (43:05)
BONUS ODD TAKE: (46:00)
Drone-a-rama! The best drone shots of the Milan Cortina Olympics
Unusual views of the Winter Olympics
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Anker Zolo USB C Charger Block, 2-Pack 4-Port Wall Adapter with 50W Max Output, 2 USB-C and 2 USB-A, Compact and Stable Design, for iPhone 17/16 Series, MacBook, iPad, Pixel, Galaxy, and More (Black) (53:25)
Nate: Milwaukee 48-22-3104 Inkzall Point Marker, Fine, Black, 4-Pack (58:40)
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK and bonus (01:01:00)
Ring is under some heat for sharing your data, but don't worry, they are still going to look for your dog. Surveillance is everywhere these days. What does that mean for all of us? Plus, we have plenty of other tech news to get caught up on, like the app Nate has wanted for his Apple Vision Pro since day 1. Tune in and tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
YouTube launches on Apple Vision Pro (04:15)
Apple Announces Special Event in New York, London, and Shanghai on March 4 (07:30)
MAIN TOPIC: Ring a ling a ding dong (09:10)
Amazon's Ring cancels controversial partnership with tech company Flock amid privacy concerns
Have I Been Flocked?
deflock
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Show Wifi QR Code (20:10)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (26:05)
Western Digital is sold out of hard drives for 2026
Sam Bankman-Fried asks for a new trial in FTX crypto fraud case
Razer launches limited-edition Boomslang gaming mouse for $1337
T-Mobile will live translate regular phone calls without an app
Meta patented an AI that lets you keep posting from beyond the grave
Spotify says its best developers haven't written a line of code since December, thanks to AI
Sony will ship its final Blu-ray recorders this month
TAKES:
Apple Podcasts app gaining 'enhanced video podcast experience' in iOS 26.4 (31:20)
Tomb Raider reboot launches on iOS and Android (37:50)
Anthropic's new model is a pro at finding security flaws (41:25)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Bugs Apple Loves (43:10)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Movo VXR10 Universal Shotgun Mic for Camera (46:45)
Nate: NEEWER Basics Magnetic RGB Camera Auxiliary Light, 1.5W Plastic Small Cold Shoe LED Panel Video Photo Fill Lighting for DSLR Action Cam Phone Cage AC024 OSMO Pocket 3 Mount & M21, CRI95+ 500mAh, M23 (50:40)
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (55:35)
Millions tuned into the Super Bowl to escape from AI, but the ads were full of it. We'll discuss our thoughts on the ads and maybe the game. Plus, there's plenty of other news to get caught up on, such as a Ferrari with some Apple touches on it, and so much more.
Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com
INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: Super Bowl Ads & AI (06:05)
From Svedka to Anthropic, brands make bold plays with AI in Super Bowl ads
Super Bowl Ads: Top 10 Most-Liked Commercials
Crypto.com CEO buys AI.com domain for $70M
Olympics
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Urgent Reminders in Apple Reminders (28:40)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (41:30)
Amazon delivery drone crashes into North Texas apartment building
MrBeast just bought a popular banking app
China's Meituan snaps up Dingdong to deepen push into fresh grocery retail
Western Digital plots a path to 140 Terabyte hard drivese
Spotify plans to sell physical books
Hidden car door handles are officially being banned in China
Asteroid 2024 YR4 has. 4% chance of hitting the moon
LISTENER MAIL: ClearPath payments linked to Lopez v. Apple Settlement as payments reach users (43:55)
Apple check signed by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak sells for 4,800x its original value (46:55)
TAKES:
Jony Ive's Ferrari Luce EV interior and interface design (49:45)
AppleUnsold - The Apple products they won't sell you (52:25)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday, February 2026 Edition (55:40)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Xikipedia (57:10)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: American DJ WMX1 MK2 Wolfmix Powered Standalone DMX LED Lighting Controller (59:00)
Nate: OMOTON TP03 [Ultra-Slim] for MagSafe Tripod, 360°Rotating Magnetic Phone Tripod for iPhone 17/16/15 Pro Max Air, Foldable Cell Phone Stand with 1/4" Screw & Hook Fits Vlog, Gym, Travel Essentials (01:02:45)
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (01:07:10)
Apple made a big acquisition this week, released some big numbers on their quarterly results, and updated the very big number of active devices worldwide this week. Amazon and Spotify also had some big numbers to share this week, one of them not so great. Plus plenty of other tech news, tips, and picks to help you tech better!
Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com
INTRO (00:00)
Apple Vision Pro launched two years ago today (04:30)
'Reddit for bots' Moltbook (probably) isn't being used to plot an AI uprising (06:40)
MAIN TOPIC: Apple's Billions (09:25)
Apple acquires Q.ai for a reported $2 billion
Apple reveals it has 2.5 billion active devices around the world
Apple announces all-time record in revenue, iPhone sales
Apple shares trailer for new Top Dogs immersive 'doguseries' coming to Vision Pro
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Persistent proxy icon finder windows (19:35)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (25:30)
The LEGO Group and Crocs enter multi-year global partnership
Scientists create programmable, autonomous robots smaller than a grain of salt
SoundCloud data breach impacts 29.8 million accounts
Seven of the world's ten best=selling smartphones in 2025 were iPhones
An AI toy exposed 50,000 logs of its chats with kids to anyone with a Gmail account
Los Angeles aims to ban single-use printer cartridges
'Reverse Solar Panel' generates electricity at night
TAKES:
Amazon confirms 16,000 job cuts after accidental email (30:20)
Amazon shuts down controversial payment method (33:15)
Spotify paid out $11B in royalties to music industry in 2025 (37:25)
BONUS ODD TAKE: One Minute Park (40:40)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Twinings Earl Grey Black Tea Individually Wrapped Bags, 100 Count (Pack of 1), Flavoured with Citrus & Bergamot, Caffeinated, Enjoy Hot or Iced, 100 Teabags (45:00)
Nate: Memory Foam Replacement Ear Tips Compatible with AirPods Pro 2nd/1st Generation,with Noise Reduction Hole & Built-in dust Guard Screen,for USB-C Charging Case with Cleaner kit -Black (51:10)
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (56:00)
Apparently, the US TikTok deal is settled, but some seem to be more concerned now. Apple dropped some new AirTags. Plus plenty of other tech news and tips to catch up on this week to help you get out there and tech better.
Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com
INTRO (00:00)
Apple launches AirTag 2 with improved range, louder speaker, more (02:50)
MAIN TOPIC: TikTok is US owned kinda (09:25)
TikTok finalizes deal to form new American entity
TikTok is now collecting even more data about its users. Here are the 3 biggest changes
TikTok in the US is already broken in some ways, here's why
Meta announces ads are coming to Threads next week
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Move Lockscreen Widgets to Bottom of Screen (18:30)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (23:20)
Food delivery robot obliterated by oncoming train in Miami crash
New Jersey law requires e-bike drivers to have license, insurance after multiple deadly crashes
Television turns 100
Comic-Con bans AI art after artist pushback
Weight-loss drugs could save U.S. airlines $580 million per year
Almost everyone layed off at Vimeo following Bending Spoons buyout
The Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold will cost $2,900 in the US
TAKES:
T-Mobile activates free cellular Starlink in the US as winter storm rolls in (28:20)
There are now more than 1 million ".ai" websites, contributing an estimated $70 million to Anguilla's government revenue last year (33:25)
New California law means big changes for photos of homes in real estate listings (35:40)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Sandcastles (39:25)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Hanzim Tea Light Candles with Remote Control (41:05)
Nate: Amazon Basic Care 24 Hour Allergy Relief, Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets, 10 mg, 300 Count (Packaging may vary) (45:00)
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (47:40)
On episode 500, Nate made a bold challenge: That if we did not reach 1000 subscribers by the 10-year anniversary, it was time to shut down Notnerd. Well, here we are, and it's time to take an honest look at where the show is and what the future looks like. Will this be the last time we help you tech better?
Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com
INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: 10 years and what happens when you post (05:20)
Episode 500 - Nate's Challenge
Foto Stax Video
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Send Low-Quality Photo Previews - Send Photos Faster (19:00)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (22:35)
Microplastics from washing clothes could be hurting your tomatoes
Matthew McConaughey trademarks himself to fight AI misuse
China builds hypergravity machine 2,000X stronger than Earth
Israel deploys world's first drone defense laser
Roblox's AI-powered age verification is a complete mess
AI has made Salesforce engineers more productive, so the company has stopped hiring them
Officials showed off a robo-bus in DC, it got hit by a Tesla driver
LISTENER MAIL: Producer Todd Voicemail (27:05)
TAKES:
The US Government just followed through on its ban of DJI drones - and it's so much worse than we thought (31:40)
iPhone 17 Pro case offers tribute to original 1984 Macintosh (36:40)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday January 2026 Edition (37:50)
Windows 11 shutdown bug forces Microsoft into out-of-band damage control (39:45)
BONUS ODD TAKE: 360-degree panoramas of the interiors of several Star Trek ships (41:00)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Maclock WB-8 Wonderboy Innovation Design Co., Ltd. (44:10)
Nate: High Fidelity Concert Earplugs for Concerts Musicians，Earplugs for noise reduction，24db Advanced Filter Technology Ear Protection for Music Festivals,DJ's, Nightclub, Drummers - 2 Pairs (Black) (50:15)
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (53:55)
Our second year at CES is complete. 4 days, thousands of booths, and all kinds of adventures. We will review the good, bad, and weird at CES. Robots and AI tried to dominate, but there were plenty of interesting products and innovations that we don't need to be scared of.
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INTRO (00:00)
Apple introduces new 'Creator Studio' bundle of apps for $129/year (02:35)
Apple picks Google's Gemini AI for its big Siri upgrade (06:50)
MAIN TOPIC: CES 2026 Recap (07:55)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (42:10)
- Dead mosquito proboscis used for high-resolution 3D printing nozzle
- You can now reserve a hotel room on the Moon for $250,000
- Disney+ announces vertical video is coming to the app soon
- Ghana tries to regulate online prophecies
- Vietnam bans unskippable ads
- UK company sends factory with 1,000C furnace into space
- Trump Mobile pushes back release of gold-colored phone
More CES Talk (45:25)
We're in Vegas for CES, just finished day 1, and took a nice, long walk to our hotel. After 8 hours at the show, we give a quick recap of some highlights from day 1. Plenty more stuff to see this week, and we'll have a full report on all the latest tech next week.
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We're recovering from Christmas, ending the year, and getting ready to head to CES in Vegas next week. We have tech news to catch up on and so much more, all to help you get out there and tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
We're heading to CES (04:40)
MAIN TOPIC: Gift guide results & Christmas (12:15)
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Track Flights Directly via Messages and Spotlight (24:00)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (28:20)
AI minted more than 50 new billionaires in 2025
Ireland's Diarmuid Early wins world Microsoft Excel championships
Some of the DOJ's careful redactions can be defeated with copy and paste
Breach forces Ubisoft to take "Rainbow Six Siege" offline
New York to require social media platforms to display mental health warnings
New NASA boss Isaacman says U.S. will return to the moon within Trump's term
Russia plans a nuclear power plant on the moon within a decade
TAKES:
YouTube shuts down channels using AI to create fake movie trailer watched by millions (32:00)
ChatGPT launches a year-end review like Spotify Wrapped (36:00)
Spotify music library scraped by pirate activist group (37:30)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Floor 796 Project (39:00)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: NEEWER Magnetic RGB Camera Light, 360° Full Color RGB61 Small LED Panel Video Light with 3 Cold Shoe Mounts/CRI 97+/20 Scene Modes/2500K-8500K/2000mAh Portable Recording Photography Selfie Lighting (45:30)
Nate: Camping Table Folding Portable Camp Side Table Aluminum Lightweight Carry Bag Beach Outdoor Hiking Picnics BBQ Cooking Dining Kitchen Black Medium (49:15)
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (52:40)
https://notpicks.com/2025-gadget-gift-guide-for-geeks/
The tech news has definitely slowed for the holidays, so we've got a fun, abbreviated Christmas show for you tonight. There's still some tech to talk about, but some fun surprises as well. Merry Christmas!
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INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: 2025 Night Before Christmas Tech Version (02:40)
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Find photos by Maps (07:00)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (12:25)
Samsung is putting Google Gemini AI into your refrigerator, whether you need it or not
Confused Waymos stopped in intersections during San Francisco power outage
White House website mysteriously streams personal finance YouTube creator
The Oscars are moving to YouTube in 2029
Trump's social media business is merging with a nuclear fusion company
Google AI summaries are ruining the livelihoods of recipe writers
James Webb Space Telescope confirms 1st 'runaway' supermassive black hole
BONUS ODD TAKE: NORAD Tracks Santa (17:15)
PICKS OF THE WEEK: Favorite Christmas foods (19:30)
Dave:
Mashed potato's
Ham
Charcuterie
Apple pie
Muddy Buddies
Nate:
Egg Nog
Cheese Log
Fruit Cake
Pecan Pie
Peanut butter cookies with Hershey kisses
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (27:00)
https://notpicks.com/2025-gadget-gift-guide-for-geeks/
Just weeks ago, OpenAI declared a code red. This week, they are rolling out announcements of new partnerships all over the place. Where does AI go from here? Will it bust or continue to grow. We discuss a bunch of interesting stories on the AI front. Plus we get you caught up on other tech news and have some tips and picks to help you get out there and tech better.
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INTRO (00:00)
Amazingly Awkward Christmas Playlist (02:40)
MAIN TOPIC: The State of AI: bust, boom, or bologna? (04:35)
Sam Altman issues 'code red' at OpenAI as ChatGPT contends with rivals
The Architects of AI Are TIME's 2025 Person of the Year
Adobe Announces Image and PDF Integration with ChatGPT
The Walt Disney Company and OpenAI Reach Landmark Agreement to Bring Beloved Characters from Across Disney's Brands to Sora
Disney Accuses Google of Using AI to Engage in Copyright Infringement on 'Massive Scale'
Apple Music is coming to ChatGPT, OpenAI announces
Not lovin' it: McDonald's pulls AI-generated Christmas ad after social media backlash
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Selectively Copy Messages Text (22:55)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (28:15)
Merriam-Webster's 2025 word of the year is 'slop'
Rubio stages font coup: Times New Roman ousts Calibri
Authorities intercept drone carrying crab legs, Old Bay seasoning, weed for prison inmates
Russia continues tech crackdown by blocking Snapchat, FaceTime access
Texas sues TV makers for taking screenshots of what people watch
RAM is so expensive, Samsung won't even sell it to Samsung
Hollywood director found guilty of blowing $11 million Netflix budget on crypto and Ferraris
TAKES:
Robot vacuum Roomba maker files for bankruptcy after 35 years (34:15)
SpongeBob and PowerWash Simulator headline today's six additions to Apple Arcade (37:35)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Alien Baby Name Generator (42:10)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Insta360 X5 8K 360 Action Cam (47:15)
Nate: INKEE GC12 Portable LED Photography Light Wand,Bi Color Magnetic Handheld Video Wand Stick 2700K-6500K,2500mAh Built-in Rechargable Inflatable Light for Video Recording Dimmable Camera Light Tube (50:55)
https://notpicks.com/2025-gadget-gift-guide-for-geeks/ (54:20)
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (55:55)
Some staffing changes near the top at Apple were announced this week, with Alan Dye, design guy, moving to Meta getting a lot of press. But many say good riddance. There was also plenty of other tech news dropping this week, we try to get you caught up with what you need to know. Of course, we have some great tips for you and even a special guest during our picks of the week. All so you can get out there and tech better!
Gadget Gift Guide for Geeks
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INTRO (00:00)
After Apple refusal, Indian government completes U-turn on mandatory iPhone app (03:00)
MAIN TOPIC: Apple Design is a changing (04:45)
Apple design executive Alan Dye poached by Meta in major coup
Apple design boss Alan Dye departing for Meta
Alan.app
Apple announces executive transitions
Apple chief Johny Srouji confirms he isn't going anywhere
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Get a Callback Reminder for a Missed Call (13:10)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (19:10)
End-to-end encrypted smart toilet camera is not actually end-to-end encrypted
Cloudflare says it has fended off 416 billion AI bot scrape requests in five months
Amazon starts testing 'ultra-fast' 30-minute deliveries
Woman hailed as hero for smashing man's Meta smart glasses on subway
All of Russia's Porsches were bricked by a mysterious satellite outage
HBO Max forgot to remove a 'vomit hose' crew member in Mad Men 4K
Oregon sportswear giant Columbia pledges to give 'the company' to anyone who can prove the Earth is flat
TAKES:
YouTube introduces its own version of Spotify Wrapped for videos (21:30)
Even Microsoft's retro holiday sweaters are having Copilot forced upon them (26:35)
Bending Spoons to acquire Eventbrite in $500M all-cash deal (30:00)
Netflix agrees to buy Warner Bros. in an $82.7-billion deal that will transform Hollywood (32:05)
Microsoft December 2025 Patch Tuesday (34:55)
BONUS ODD TAKE: An online collection of found cassette tapes (36:25)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Headlamp Rechargeable 2PCS, 230° Wide Beam Head Lamp LED with Motion Sensor for Adults - Camping Accessories Gear, Waterproof Head Light Flashlight for Hiking, Running, Repairing, Fishing, Cycling (39:30)
Nate: Bambu Lab A1 Mini 3D Printer, Support Multi-Color 3D Printing, Set Up in 20 Mins, High Speed & Precision, Full-Auto Calibration & Active Flow Rate Compensation, ≤48 dB Quiet FDM 3D Printers (44:00)
Gadget Gift Guide for Geeks
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (52:35)
Apple is still working on releasing a folding phone, but Samsung is adding more folds to theirs. But Apple has some good news in the smartphone world this week. We've got some great Just the Headlines, tips, and picks, all to help you tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Cyber Week Update (02:25)
MAIN TOPIC: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold phone (07:20)
Apple iPhone shipments to beat Samsung for the first time in 14 years, report says (12:00)
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Assign Action Button (18:55)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:10)
Austria's rebel nuns refuse to give up Instagram to stay in their convent
Crime rings enlist hackers to hijack trucks
ChatGPT is going to start showing you ads
A Windows update broke login button, and Microsoft's advice is to click where it used to be
MKBHD is shutting down his iPhone wallpaper app
More than half of new articles on the internet are being written by AI
Australia spent $62 million to update its weather web site and made it worse
TAKES:
Netflix quietly drops support for casting to most TVs (30:55)
Apple AI chief John Giannandrea to step down (33:40)
India orders Apple to pre-install an undeletable state security app on iPhones (38:40)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Stone Simulator – Just Be a Rock (41:35)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Kernel Season's Popcorn Seasoning Mini Jars Variety Pack, 0.9 Ounce (Pack of 8) (45:30)
Nate: Shashibo Shape Shifting Box (50:00)
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (53:50)
Apple announced their 45, yes 45, finalists for the App Store Awards. We take a look at what made the list and see if we used any of them. Apple also had another new limited edition product this week and released some interesting details about 3D printing Apple Watches. Just the Headlines has some gems this week, and of course, we have some tech tips. We also add a few new entries to the Gadget Gift Guide!
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INTRO (00:00)
Apple launches second limited-edition iPhone accessory (02:35)
MAIN TOPIC: Apple announces finalists for the 2025 App Store Awards (05:10)
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Sections in Apple Reminders (22:45)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (30:00)
Robots in your bloodstream could deliver drugs with greater precision
London thieves gave stolen phones back when they weren't iPhones
British Army will use Call of Duty to train soldiers
Magician forgets password to his own hand after RFID chip implant
Quantum teleportation between photons from two distant light sources achieved
More than 60 US and Canadian police units now use Boston Dynamics' robot dog
Rapper 50 Cent, adjusted for inflation, is 109 Cent
LISTENER MAIL: Matt - Looking for advice on a gimbal for both DSLR and Smartphone (32:45)
FeiyuTech [Official] SCORP
EUCOS 62" Phone Tripod
Insta360 X3
Matt's Drumming About YouTube Channel
TAKES:
Gmail can read your emails and attachments to power "smart features" (42:10)
Mapping the future with 3D-printed titanium Apple Watch cases (45:30)
This 'iPhone 17 vs 16 vs 15 vs 14 vs 13 vs 12' speed test video is a must-watch (48:05)
BONUS ODD TAKE: PhotoFunia - From Hey Grandma (52:20)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Apple AirTags (55:55)
Nate: AirPods (58:40)
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (01:05:35)
We all have that one person on our holiday list who already seems to have everything. Whether they're a full-on tech geek or just impossible to shop for, we dug through YEARS of Notnerd picks to bring you the ultimate list of gadgets, gear, and oddball gifts — perfect for anyone. 💡 Some gifts are seriously useful. 🤪 Some are just weird and fun. 🔥 All of them are awesome. Before you start holiday shopping, check out our Gadget Gift Guide — and make your gift-giving life WAY easier. Plus, as always, we've got the week's tech news and tips to help you get out there and tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
iPhone Pocket did not make our list (05:10)
YouTube TV and Disney reach deal ending the two-week blackout (06:30)
Cloudflare outage disrupts internet (07:20)
MAIN TOPIC: 2025 Gadget Gift Guide for Geeks (08:35)
BLUETTI Portable Power Station EB3A (09:25)
Ambient Weather WS-2902 WiFi Smart Weather Station (11:10)
Ear Wax Removal Endoscope Otoscope (12:50)
Anker Nano 3-in-1 Portable iPhone Charger (14:00)
Babelio Travel White Noise Machine (16:50)
Magnetic Tripod for iPhone (17:55)
Apple Watch Power Bank (20:05)
TP-Link Tapo 1080P Indoor Security Camera (21:05)
Neewer Selfie Quad Pod (23:20)
WOLFBOX MF100 Electric Air Duster (24:55)
OneSnap Magnetic Wireless Charger (27:30)
GoveeLife E-Ink Bluetooth Thermometer Hygrometer (28:25)
Tyvek Mighty Wallet (30:20)
Anker MagSafe Charger Stand (31:40)
Knork (35:15)
Kasa Matter Smart Outdoor Plug (36:10)
Jinkies from Nerdwax (40:20)
OREiN Matter Smart Light Bulb (41:55)
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: More space on iPad screens (45:05)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (50:30)
Russia's AI robot falls seconds after being unveiled
Red Dead Redemption is coming to iOS next month
Miami is testing a self-driving police car that can launch drones
AI-generated song "Walk my Walk" tops country music chart
TiVo stops selling DVRs, exiting the hardware business after 26 years
An AI podcasting machine is churning out 3,000 episodes a week
US ends penny-making run after more than 230 years
TAKES:
Only half the homes in America have cable TV anymore (52:25)
OceanGate Titan sub's camera found mostly intact with SanDisk SD card still holding images and videos (53:25)
2B email addresses and 1.3B passwords compromised in multiple data breaches (54:35)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Space Type Generator (56:30)
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (59:25)
Were you a fan of the iPod Socks and have a lot of money burning a hole in your pocket? Then the iPhone Pocket might be for you. Also, what is going on over at Meta? Are they reading all your messages for AI? How much are they making from scam ads? What are the chances Elon gets his $1T payday? Plus plenty more tech news to get caught up on, and some great tips and picks to help you tech better.
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INTRO (00:00)
Apple launches iPhone Pocket: a limited edition designer strap accessory (02:40)
MAIN TOPIC: What's going on at Meta? (07:40)
Is Meta really reading your DMs?
Leaked documents show Meta makes billions from scam ads
Mark Zuckerberg is excited to add more AI content to all your social feeds
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative shifts focus to AI and science
Tesla shareholders approve new $1 trillion pay package for Musk
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Tinted Liquid Glass (21:15)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:30)
The Louvre's video surveliance password was Louvre
Google plans secret AI military outpost on tiny island overrun by crabs
SpaceX disables 2,500 Starlink terminals allegedly used by Asian scam centers
Logitech open to adding an AI agent to board of directors, CEO says
China launches stealth jet from electomagnetic catapult aircraft carrier
Alien worlds may be able to make their own water
Grand Theft Auto 6 delayed again to November 2026
TAKES:
YouTube TV blackout is costing Disney an estimated $4.3 million per day in lost revenue (30:25)
Nintendo Store app launches on iPhone (31:50)
OpenAI sued for trademark infringement over Sora's 'Cameo' feature (34:35)
Meta is killing off the external Facebook Like button (37:30)
Commercial spyware "Landfall" ran rampant on Samsung phones for almost a year (39:00)
Microsoft November 2025 Patch Tuesday (40:20)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Super Mario Bros. Remastered (42:05)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Otamatone Classic Ninja [Officially Licensed] Japanese Character Electronic Musical Instrument Portable Synthesizer from Japan Maywa Denki for Children Kids and Adults Gift (44:15)
Nate: Temdan Magnetic iwatch Charger Portable Wireless Charger for Apple Watch 1200mAh Power Bank Camping Travel Essentials for Series 10/9/8/7/6/Se/5/4/3/2/1/Ultra/Ultra 2-Black - Episode 385: Live from Dongletown (50:55)
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (55:15)
The 1X Neo home robot has been everywhere this week, cooking, cleaning, and having problems. Will the dream of the Jetsons come true, and we'll all have a Rosey to take care of us? We don't think so, but they will only get better from here. Plus, we've got plenty of other tech news to get caught up on from Apple, Canva, Nvidia, and more. We've also got some tips and picks to help you get out there and tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
Apple OS 26.1s are out (04:25)
Apple launches rich new web interface for the App Store (05:50)
Quarterly Results (08:35)
MAIN TOPIC: Neo Robot wants to be in your home (09:00)
1X Neo is a $20,000 home robot that will learn chores via teleoperation
Can I Turn A Robot Into A MasterChef?
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Currency converter in Apple Calculator app (17:30)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (22:45)
Withings launches iPhone-connected urine reader that goes in your toilet
New China law fines influencers if they discuss 'serious' topics without a degree
Nvidia takes $1 billion stake in Nokia
Nvidia becomes world's first 5 trillion dollar company
Someone snuck into a Cellebrite Microsoft Teams call and leaked phone unlocking details
Three decades after Clippy, Microsoft launches AI Mico
Mathematical proof debunks the idea that the universe is a computer simulation
TAKES:
Apple One gets new colorful logo following Apple TV rebrand (25:50)
Affinity is now an all-in-one free app with native Canva integration (32:45)
YouTube TV loses ESPN, ABC and other Disney channels (35:05)
Security & Privacy: Two Windows vulnerabilities, one a 0-day, are under active exploitation - iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1 bring multiple critical security fixes; here's the full list (37:55)
BONUS ODD TAKE: https://playclassic.games (40:35)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Slickwraps Wood Series (44:10)
Nate: NEEWER Wireless Lavalier Microphone for iPhone Android Tablet PC Laptop 131ft/40m Range Noise Cancellation Omnidirectional Mic for Vlogging Live Streaming (1x RX + 2x TX), KM23 (48:00)
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (51:25)
We're all dressed up and talking tech. Samsung released its new Galaxy XR to compete with the Apple Vision Pro. We discuss our thoughts on the devices and the AR/VR industry as well. There's plenty of other tech to get caught up on, like Elon Musk's new Grokopedia. Get caught up so you can get out there and tech better.
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INTRO (00:00)
Apple hits $4 Trillion market value, joining Nvidia and Microsoft (05:00)
Report: 'Virtually No Demand' for iPhone Air (06:35)
MAIN TOPIC: Samsung Galaxy XR (08:20)
Samsung takes on Apple's Vision Pro with new Galaxy XR headset
Vision Pro M5 vs Galaxy XR – Apple finally meets a match?
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Apple Focus modes (19:15)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (29:30)
Internet archive celebrates 1 Trillion web pages archived
Jaguar Land Rover hack cost UK economy an estimated $2.5 Billion
California is about to run out of license plate numbers
Coca-Cola's new hydrogen-powered vending machine doesn't need a power outlet
Astronomers discover hidden moon orbiting Uranus
Apple Vision Pro now made in Vietnam
Scientists invented an entirely new way to refrigerate
TAKES:
Reddit sues over 'industrial-scale' scraping of user comments (34:00)
Elon Musk launches Grokipedia to compete with online encyclopedia Wikipedia (36:30)
Meta launches 'ghost posts' that disappear after 24 hours on Threads (38:25)
Eight Sleep adds 'outage mode' to smart beds after AWS problems left them frozen (42:45)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Leo Labs Low Orbit Satellite Visualization (44:00)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Cookie Clicker (50:25)
Nate: NEEWER Basic Magnetic RGB Video Light, 360° Full RGB Mini LED Camera Light CRI96+ 2500-9000K 18 Scenes 3 Cold Shoes & 1/4", 2000mAh Rechargeable Portable for Selfie/Tripod Photography Lighting, BL60C (57:15)
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (59:15)
The day after last week's show, Apple announced its new M5 chip alongside a new Vision Pro, MacBook Pro, and iPad Pro. AWS had a major outage that took down good chunks of the internet. The Louvre had horrible security. All that and so much more to cover this week, so you can get out there and tech better.
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INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: Apple M5 and F1 (05:40)
Apple announces M5 chip and new Vision Pro, MacBook Pro, iPad Pro
Apple and Formula 1 ink 5 year exclusive U.S. streaming deal worth about $750 million
Apple and NBCUniversal introduce the Apple TV and Peacock Bundle
Apple's stock price reaches new all-time high
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Get a Callback Reminder for a Missed Call (21:05)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (24:45)
Paxos mistakenly issues $300 Trillion of PayPal Stablecoin, exceeding global currency supply
Steve Jobs to be honored on 2026 American Innovation $1 Coin
Charmin announces new toilet paper roll designed to last up to a month
Kohler unveils a camera for your toilet
DOJ seizes $15 billion in bitcoin from massive 'pig butchering' scam based in Cambodia
Laywer caught using AI while explaining to court why he used AI
The Numbers Six and Seven Are Making Life Hell for Math Teachers
LISTENER MAIL: Don't use your work email for personal stuff PSA (31:00)
TAKES:
AWS services recover after daylong outage hits major sites (33:10)
Veritas AI program for high schools (38:55)
Louvre heist raises decades old questions about museum security - How the Louvre jewelry heist unfolded (41:45)
BONUS ODD TAKE: 50 unedited photos so confusing they don't look real (45:30)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet (newest model) built for relaxation, 10.1" vibrant Full HD screen, octa-core processor, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB, Ocean (49:15)
Nate: NEEWER Selfie Stick with Detachable Bluetooth Remote Shutter, Lightweight Foldable Travel Tripod for iPhone for YouTube/TikTok Vlogs Live Streaming Photography, Black, P15 (58:00)
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (01:01:35)
We got a teaser for a new MacBook, the Lakers are coming to Vision Pro, Apple TV+ has a new name, and the Clips app is going away. You forgot about the Clips app, didn't you? There's even more Apple news to cover and a wide range of other tech news to discuss. Plus some great tips and picks to help you get out there and tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
Portland Retro Gaming Expo (04:00)
I tracked Amazon's Prime Day prices. We've been played (05:20)
Sora 2 App Fun (07:30)
MAIN TOPIC: Apple Stuff (15:20)
Greg Joswiak teases new Macbook Pro
Have a Vision Pro? Immersive Lakers games are coming
Apple TV+ being rebranded as Apple TV
Apple's Clips app discontinued
Time's 2025 300 best inventions of the year includes AirPods Pro 3
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Pin Albums to top of Apple Music Library (24:20)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (28:05)
Germany to allow police to shoot down drones
Rubik's Cube gets a $299 update, complete with IPS screens and its own apps
Find My iPhone enabled police to catch gang smuggling 40,000 phones to China
Denver hosts 31-mile run where racers have to constantly consume Taco Bell
California law forces Netflix, Hulu to turn down ad volumes
Ferrari announces its first electric sports car, promising real engine noises - sort of
The Moon is rusting — thanks to 'wind' blown all the way from Earth
LISTENER MAIL: Can individual folders or files be locked, outside of putting the whole computer behind a passcode/Face ID? On Mac - Notes, Encrypto, Disk Utility (31:15)
TAKES:
A data center fire in South Korea sees 858 TB of government files and 'eight years' worth of work' stored in the cloud go up in smoke (36:15)
Netflix is launching party games for the living room with iPhone integration (38:20)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday October 2025 (39:20)
Discord support breach may have exposed photo IDs for millions of users (42:40)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Vintage Macintosh Programming Book Library (45:10)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: EZVALO Under Cabinet Lighting,1000mAh Rechargeable Puck Lights with Remote,3 Color Temps & 12 RGB Motion Sensor Closet Lights Indoor, Dimmable Under Counter Lights for Kitchen, Shelf Black (6 Packs) (48:05)
Nate: OneSnap Magnetic Wireless Charger, Compatible with MagSafe, Compatible with iPhone & Apple Watch Charger, 15W Power, Soft-Touch, Compact Travel Charging Station, Travel Accessory (51:30)
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (56:10)
OpenAI has had another big week. The Sora AI social media app is going viral. Does anyone have an invite to send? They also had their Dev Day and are announcing numerous tie-ins, including Etsy, Shopify, and Spotify. Their Jony Ive physical product? We'll have to wait on that. We discuss all of that, plus lots of other tech news to get caught up on, and some tips and picks to help you tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
New iPhones see ‘stronger than expected’ demand with one exception (02:25)
We used to talk a lot about apps, but there is just so many now (06:30)
MAIN TOPIC: Sora, Shopping, and Spotify from OpenAI (08:30)
Weird Sora 2 videos from the new viral AI app
ChatGPT can now interact with multiple apps, including Spotify, Canva, and Figma
Everything OpenAI announced at DevDay 2025: Agent Kit, Apps SDK, ChatGPT, and more
OpenAI's first device with Jony Ive could be delayed due to 'technical issues'
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: SongShift is now built into Apple Music (19:05)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:05)
Scientists grow mini human brains to power computers
Japan is running out of its favorite beer after ransomware attack
AI is not killing jobs, US study finds
Lufthansa to cut 4,000 jobs as airline turns to AI to boost efficiency
MLB approves robot umpires for 2026 as part of challenge system
LimeWire acquires Fyre Festival
Flying cars crash into each other at Chinese air show
TAKES:
A bullet crashed the internet in Texas (32:25)
Tigers-Red Sox clash on Apple TV+ will feature live game footage on new iPhone 17 Pro (34:00)
Yahoo nears deal to sell AOL to Italy's Bending Spoons for $1.4 billion, sources say (37:05)
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days (39:20)
BONUS ODD TAKE: https://offline.church/ (43:10)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Samsung EVO Select microSDMemory Card + Adapter, 512GB microSDXC, Up-to 160 MB/s, 4K UHD, UHS-I, C10, U3, V30, A2, for Mobile Phone, Smartphones, Nintendo-Switch, and Tablets (47:55)
Nate: Ergonomic Office Chair with Tilt-Lock, Home Office Desk Chair with Auto Lumbar Support, High Back Mesh Desk Chair with Adjustable Headrest, Swivel Task Chair or Study Room Bedroom,Light Gray (50:45)
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (56:20)
Today, Amazon held its fall product event. With Prime Big Deal Days next week, they showed off new speakers, Kindles, cameras, and more. We try to make sense of all the products unveiled, as well as Amazon's Alexa+ AI. Plenty of other tech news to get caught up on as well, with Nvidia making big moves and, of course, a Stan Lee AI hologram. We've got some great tips, tricks, and picks to help you get out there and tech better.
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INTRO (00:00)
Spotify now directly integrates with DJ software (02:40)
MAIN TOPIC: Amazon Alexa+ & New Fall Products (05:35)
Everything announced at Amazon’s product-packed September Event
Amazon October Prime Deal Days
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Spacialify any photo in Photos (19:05)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (22:40)
Shoplifters could soon be chased down by drones
Elon Musk’s xAI offers Grok to federal government for 42 cents
Apple CEO Tim Cook meets Pikachu during Japan visit
Samsung confirms plan to make foldable displays for “Major American Company”
Artificial light has essentially lengthened birds' day
Spotify announces new AI safeguards, says it’s removed 75 million ‘spammy’ tracks
Scientists find that ice generates electricity when bent
LISTENER MAIL: Wes - What does AI in a TV mean? LG AI TVs (26:25)
TAKES:
New Stan Lee AI hologram makes its debut at LA Comic Con (33:00)
Nvidia’s $100 billion OpenAI deal showcases chipmaker’s growing investment portfolio (35:40)
Tile security flaws can let both the company and stalkers track your location (38:15)
BONUS ODD TAKE: I’m Not a Robot - Neal.Fun (42:05)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Snap Grip 4 by OhSnap! (48:05)
Nate: SMALLRIG 22" Magic Arm Clamp, Overhead Phone Mount Holder Stand, Flexible Desk Camera Mount, Articulating Friction Boom Arm, for POV Shot, Filming, Light, Webcam, Action Camera (53:25)
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (57:25)
Lots of tech news to discuss this week. Zuckerberg announced some updates to the Meta glasses lineup, but the live demo didn't work so great. The TikTok US separation deal may finally be nearing completion. Most importantly, Nate has his new iPhone 17 Pro and is ready to discuss. That and so much more, all to help you get out there and tech better.
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INTRO (00:00)
Nates New iPhone 17 Pro (03:30)
Best OS 26 Tahoe Feature for Brave Browser (10:50)
MAIN TOPIC: Meta has new glasses (12:05)
Meta Connect 2025: the 6 biggest announcements
Watch the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses fail in Mark Zuckerberg's painful live demo
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: De-glassify iOS 26 (21:55)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (28:00)
The Wizard of Oz is grossing $2M a day at the Sphere
A New Solar Panel Shield Made From Onion Peels Outlasted Industry Plastics in Tests
Interlune signs $300M deal to harvest Helium03 for quantum computing from the moon
Scandal rocks international stone skipping contest
Librarians are being asked to find AI-hallucinated books
Astronomers discover previously unknown quasi-moon near Earth
Taliban leader bans Wi-Fi in an Afghan province to ‘prevent immorality’
TAKES:
TikTok’s algorithm to be licensed to US joint venture led by Oracle and Silver Lake (30:20)
By some measures, TikTok has grown bigger than Facebook or Instagram in the US (31:35)
Online marketplace Fiverr to lay off 30% of workforce in AI push (34:20)
Inside the Jaguar Land Rover hack: stalled smart factories, outsourced cybersecurity and supply chain woes (35:30)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Meet the 2025 Ig Nobel Prize winners (39:20)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Itsycal (42:45)
Nate: iPhone 17 Pro (46:50)
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (52:10)
Monday, Apple released the new versions of all its operating systems. Have you updated yet? There was a lot of news about the new Liquid Glass look, but there are plenty of other changes. Nate and Dave have been using the betas, and we discuss the big changes to iOS and your iPhone in iOS 26. Plus we have plenty of other tech news to get caught up on after the special episode last week!
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INTRO (00:00)
Apple Event Followup (06:05)
New Apple Charger looks pretty good
The new Live Translation feature also works with AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4
MAIN TOPIC: Big Changes with iOS 26 (13:05)
MacRumors iOS 26 Feature Roundup
From Apple: New features available with iOS 26
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iOS tricks - avoid camera smudges and change your snooze (35:50)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (43:20)
Bathroom doomscrolling may increase your risk of hemorrhoids
Amtrak’s new 160mph Acela trains take just as long as the old ones
Instagram adds iPad support, finally
New nuclear rocket concept could slash Mars travel time in half
E-bike injuries are a massive burden, say surgeons
Japanese town proposes two-hour daily limit on smartphones
Sydney radio station secretly used AI-generated host for 6 months without disclosure
LISTENER MAIL: From Chelsea and Todd - Amazon ends shared Prime free shipping outside your home (44:40)
TAKES:
Google avoids harshest penalties in landmark search monopoly ruling (47:55)
Bending Spoons buys video platform Vimeo for $1.38 Billion (48:30)
Opendoor board chair Rabois says company is ‘bloated,’ needs to cut 85% of workforce (51:35)
Mark Zuckerberg sues Mark Zuckerberg (52:25)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday, September 2025 Edition (54:20)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Official Star Wars Galaxy Map (55:55)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Colorsoft Case, Lightweight and Foldable Protective Cover - Premium Leather (58:00)
Nate: EOOUT 30pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags, 8 Sizes Plastic Bags, 8 Colors Waterproof Pouches with slide fastener for Organization, Multipurpose for Travel, School Supplies, Office and Home Organization (01:00:10)
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (01:04:35)
We watched the Apple Live Event, was it Awe Dropping? They announced the new AirPods Pro 3, new Apple Watches, the iPhone 17s, and the new iPhone Air. We discuss the announcements and our thoughts on all the products. What are you buying? Do you agree with Nate and Dave's takes?
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INTRO (00:00)
AirPods Pro 3 (03:25)
Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, SE 3 (09:25)
iPhone 17 (14:15)
iPhone Air (19:30)
iPhone 17 Pro (25:35)
Watch the 72-minute event from Apple
Google officially released Gemini 2.5 this week, with possibly the best AI name yet, Nano Banana. Many are saying this is now the top dog for image generation and spells the end for Photoshop. At the other end of the spectrum, Taco Bell is rethinking its AI ordering in the drive-thru. Plus, we get you caught up on the rest of the week's tech news. All so you can get out there and tech better.
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INTRO (00:00)
Mr. Beast Team Water (03:15)
Apple Event - September 9th, 2025 (05:35)
MAIN TOPIC: Nano Banana (06:30)
Google improves Gemini AI image editing with “nano banana” model
10 crazy Nano Banana AI image use cases that will blow your mind
Google’s official Nano Banana prompt guide
Image editing in Gemini just got a major upgrade
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Use built-in translation app as a foreign dictionary (13:55)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (18:00)
Florida deploys robot rabbits to control invasive Burmese python population
Scientists unlock secret to thick, stable beer foams
Rare snail has a 1-in-40,000 chance of finding a mate. New Zealand begins the search
Your Word documents will be saved to the cloud automatically on Windows going forward
World’s first 1-step method by US-China team turns plastic into fuel at 95% efficiency
Humans inhale as much as 68,000 microplastic particles daily, study finds
Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s engagement announcement breaks Instagram record
TAKES:
Taco Bell rethinks future of voice AI at the drive-thru (22:10)
Nothing busted using professional photos as Phone 3 samples (24:10)
Denmark to tackle deepfakes by giving people copyright to their own features (27:55)
TransUnion says hackers stole 4.4 million customers’ personal information (31:10)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Snapshots of Kids Bike Jumping in the 1970s (33:35)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: DuoLingo - freemium (37:20)
Nate: 2 Pack Anker USB C Charger with Foldable Plug, 20W USB C Charger Block for iPhone 16/15 and More Series, Galaxy, Pixel, iPad (Cable Not Included) (45:00)
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (49:40)
New Pixel phones and products were announced at the 2025 Made by Google event. But people aren't talking about the phones as much as the format and celebrity overload. After spending a lot of money, is Meta changing their mind on AI already? Subscriptions keep getting more expensive, and according to Google, AI is getting more efficient. That and so much more, all to help you tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
FOLLOW-UP:
Dave Mint Mobile follow-up (03:40)
Meta freezes AI hiring after blockbustor spending spree (05:25)
Google to provide Gemini AI tools to federal agencies for 47 cents (06:15)
Apple Event - September 9th, 2025 (07:10)
MAIN TOPIC: Everything announced at Made by Google 2025: Pixel 10, Pixel Watch 4, & more (10:50)
Watch the cringy event
Google signs Stephen Curry to pitch its Pixel, health, and AI gear
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Breezing through tens of thousands of photos on iOS (17:50)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (22:50)
HBO launches new Harry Potter immersive environment on Apple Vision Pro
Most air cleaning devices have not been tested on people
Serbian scientists experiment with mealworms to degrade polystyrene
Solar panels in space ‘could provide 80% of Europe’s renewable energy by 2050’
Bank forced to rehire workers after lying about chatbot productivity, union says
Nvidia’s new ‘Robot Brain’ goes on sale
US Space Force's secretive X-37B space plane will test quantum alternative to GPS navigation
LISTENER MAIL: Wes - Tesla/EVs depreciation - value/technology (27:05)
TAKES:
Apple TV+ subscription price increasing to $12.99 per month from today (33:35)
Google says it dropped the energy cost of AI queries by 33x in one year (35:45)
Oregon man accused of operating one of the most powerful attack ‘botnets’ ever seen (37:25)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Dodge This (40:35)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Ambient Weather WS-2902 WiFi Smart Weather Station (43:05)
Nate: TP-Link AC1200 WiFi Extender, 2025 Wirecutter Best WiFi Extender, 1.2Gbps Home Signal Booster, Dual Band 5GHz/2.4GHz, Up to 1600 Sq.ft and 32 Devices, EasyMesh Compatible, One Ethernet Port (RE315) (51:25)
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (55:35)
China held the first humanoid robot games, and it was...interesting. When will the robots take over? Plus, tons of other tech news to get caught up on. Tune in for some helpful tips and picks too, so you can get out there and tech better.
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INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: China’s Humanoid Robot Games (06:10)
Tesla Optimus rival Unitree shines at the ‘World Humanoid Robot Games’ in China
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iOS: How to move apps into folders without going crazy (13:00)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (16:35)
UK government suggests deleting files to save water
Iconic US film company Kodak warns it may go out of business
Kodak says it’ll figure things out and won’t shut down
Hulu app to be phased out as Disney is ‘Fully Integrating’ service into Disney+
Bezos-backed methane tracking satellite is lost in space
Norwegian lotto mistakenly told thousands they were filthy rich after math error
US Navy backs right to repair after $13B carrier crew left half-fed by contractor-locked ovens
LISTENER MAIL: Hey Grandma - Authenticator apps - We recommend Apple Passwords or Bitwarden. Authy is a decent mobile-only option (19:50)
TAKES:
Apple launching ‘redesigned Blood Oxygen feature’ on Apple Watch in the U.S. today (29:20)
Forget Netflix, Volkswagen locks horsepower behind paid subscription (31:50)
Sling TV’s new Day Pass lets you watch live sports and TV for just $5 (34:10)
Duolingo's roller-coaster week highlights a crucial risk factor to companies (37:25)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Cloudgazing.online (40:50)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Govee Hygrometer Thermometer H5075, Bluetooth Indoor Room Temperature Monitor Thermometer with Remote App Control, Notification Alerts, 2 Years Data Storage Export(Only Supports 164ft Bluetooth Range) (44:15)
Nate: Anker USB C to USB C Cable (6FT, 2Pack), Type-C 100W Charger Cord Fast Charging for iPhone 16 Series,MacBook Pro 2020,Pixel and More(Black) (48:45)
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (55:15)
Yes, AOL dial-up internet is still a thing, but not for much longer. We reminisce on the "good" old days of the internet and how far we've come. Plus, we had some big news in the AI world this week and so much more.
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INTRO (00:00)
AI Stuff, should we cover more or less? Let us know in the comments (03:30)
MAIN TOPIC: Pour one out for dial-up (05:45)
AOL ditching dial-up service, a relic of the internet in the '90s and early '00s
AOL Sound Board
AOL Wikipedia
Net Zero Dialup still kicking - maybe not, but they have a website
The Commodore 64 is back
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Shared Photo Albums (17:30)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (25:05)
Starbucks asks customers in South Korea to stop bringing printers and desktop computers into stores
Jellyfish swarm forces French nuclear plant to shut
Astrophysicist proposes paperclip-sized spacecraft could travel at lightspeed to a black hole
Microsoft sued for discontinuing Windows 10 support
Autonomous AI-guided Black Hawk helicopter tested to fight wildfires
Xerox buys Lexmark for $1.5 billion as print industry clings to relevance
US to expedite plan for nuclear reactor on the moon
LISTENER MAIL: Todd - Magnets and computers (28:05)
TAKES:
Here’s everything OpenAI announced at its GPT-5 event (03:30)
OpenAI announces massive US government partnership - Anthropic is giving Claude to the U.S. government for $1 as AI companies try to win key agencies (36:20)
Elon Musk’s xAI releases Grok 4 for free globally, challenges OpenAI’s GPT-5 launch (39:25)
Reddit will block the Internet Archive (44:45)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday August 2025 (46:40)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Lex.games (49:25)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Amazon Kindle Colorsoft 16 GB (newest model) – With color display and adjustable warm light – No Ads – Black (51:10)
Nate: Flat Plug Power Strip Surge Protector, 5ft Ultra Thin Extension Cord with 4 USB Wall Charger(2 USB C Port), 6 Widely-Spaced Outlets Power Strip Compact for Travel, Office, Dorm Room Essentials (White) (54:50)
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (57:15)
Mark Zuckerberg and Meta are betting big on AI and trying to build a dream team. Can they buy their way into AI dominance? Quarterly results are in for most of the tech world, and we don't really care. Google has a bunch of new rules on age and language. That and so much more as we help you tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
One month until new iPhones! - Nate’s iPhone Beta Woes (03:05)
Quarterly Results from big tech, who cares - Microsoft officially tops $4 trillion in market cap, joining Nvidia in exclusive club (08:25)
Bitchat reality check (11:10)
MAIN TOPIC: Can Meta buy AI Superintelligence? (12:30)
Meta is shelling out big bucks to get ahead in AI. Here’s who it’s hiring
Meta’s AI Recruiting Campaign Finds a New Target
Mark Zuckerberg says Superintelligence is imminent. What is it?
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Download Offline Maps (25:55)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (33:35)
U.S. Senators Introduce New Pirate Site Blocking Bill: Block BEARD
YouTube loosens profanity rules for monetized videos
Cheyenne to host massive AI data center using more electricity than all Wyoming homes combined
Elon Musk says he’s bringing back Vine’s archive
A luggage service’s web bugs exposed the travel plans of every user
Tim Cook has now been Apple’s CEO for longer than Steve Jobs
Radioactive wasp nests found near nuclear storage site in South Carolina
TAKES:
Google starts rolling out ML-powered age estimation in the US - YouTube banned for teens in Australia (36:20)
Trump ends de minimis exemption for global low-cost goods - Nintendo Switch Pricing Update (42:30)
iOS 26’s new Messages feature has political fundraisers freaking out (46:40)
Your public ChatGPT queries are getting indexed by Google and other search engines (47:55)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Historical Tech Tree (49:50)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Mint Mobile (54:45)
Nate: BOYA by M1 Lavalier Microphone for Smartphones Canon Nikon DSLR Cameras Camcorders Audio Recorder PC (01:01:00)
Ramazon Purchase of the Week (01:06:55)
Tech news doesn't take a vacation. We've got a ton of stories to get caught up on this week, including Apple Public Betas, World Emoji Day, and the Tea dating app breach. No main topic, just a bunch of random tech stories that we think you should know about so you can get out there and tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
Bluetti to the rescue (05:00)
MAIN TOPIC: Too much news this week
Apple releases public betas of its new software updates with Liquid Glass (08:10)
Apple introduces AppleCare One, streamlining coverage into a single plan with incredible value (11:40)
The $2,000/week summer camps aiming to cure teens of phone addiction (14:35)
World Emoji Day 2025: Top 10 emoji in the U.S. (17:55)
Not News? “The 100 Best Podcasts of All Time” (21:15)
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Screenshot to Capture Text (26:05)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (30:40)
'Chuck E. Cheese' handcuffed and arrested in Florida on charges of using a stolen credit card
Sony is fighting climate change by scaling back PS5 performance
The Nintendo Switch 2 is the fastest selling gaming hardware in history
George Lucas makes Comic-Con debut with first look at his “Temple to the People’s Art” museum
Apple announces $500 million commitment to buying American magnets
Elon Musk confirms Tesla has signed a $16.5 billion chip contract with Samsung Electronics
Man awarded $12,500 after Google Street View camera captured him naked in his yard in Argentina
TAKES:
bitchat mesh, Jack Dorsey’s Bluetooth messaging app, debuts on the App Store (34:10)
Arizona woman sentenced to 8.5 years for running North Korean laptop farm (41:10)
Replit's CEO apologizes after its AI agent wiped a company's code base in a test run and lied about it (42:45)
Tea dating app breach bigger than previously thought, company says (44:45)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Draw a Fish! (48:50)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Onn microSD Express Card for Nintendo Switch 2 (50:55)
Nate: Magnetic Pocket Phone Tripod Foldable Compatible with Magsafe for iPhone 15/14/13/12 Plus Pro Max Series, Upgrade Mini Cell Phone Tripod Mount Handle Smartphone Desk Stand Travel All in One (54:05)
Ramazon Purchase of the Week (58:20)
AI is amazing, and it continues to improve every day. However, with that, there are many people who create content solely for the sake of creating content and attempt to game the system. YouTube and Facebook are looking to rein that in. Additionally, we have a lot of tech news to catch up on after our unusual 500th episode and then drastically short episode 501.
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INTRO (00:00)
The ep. 501 incident - Portable car jump starter (03:25)
4 new subscribers! (07:15)
Alaska Airlines resumes - after IT outage (08:25)
MAIN TOPIC: Can we stop AI Slop? (10:30)
YouTube prepares crackdown on ‘mass-produced’ and ‘repetitive’ videos, as concern over AI slop grows
Following YouTube, Meta announces crackdown on ‘unoriginal’ Facebook content
Rock band with more than 1 million Spotify listeners reveals it’s entirely AI-generated — down to the musicians themselves
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Travel Tech, traveling light (18:45)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (24:55)
China hosts first fully autonomous AI robot football match
These tiny lasers are completely edible
You can now rent a flesh computer grown in a British lab
Netflix Says 50 Percent of Global Users Now Watch Anime
UK police dangle 75 million pounds to digitize its VHS tape archives
“Vibe Coder” who doesn’t know how to code keeps winning hackathons in San Francisco
Microsoft to stop using engineers in China for tech support of US military
Japan sets new internet speed record — it's 4 million times faster than average US broadband speeds
Candy Crush maker King lays off 200 staff, replacing many with AI tools they built
AI note takers are increasingly outnumbering humans in workplace video calls
Hackers can remotely trigger the brakes on American trains and the problem has been ignored for years
Chuck E. Cheese launches new arcade concept for adults
Russian basketball player arrested in ransomware case despite being "useless with computers"
LISTENER MAIL: Todd: Maybe setting up browser profiles and how they work? Right now, I have 4 Google accounts I’m juggling in different windows, and they all sign each other out, and it’s hard to manage. (29:25)
TAKES:
Everything Samsung Announced at Its Summer Galaxy Unpacked Event (36:05)
Not News: A foldable iPhone could be slightly thicker than Samsung’s latest offering (38:40)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday, July 2025 Edition - Microsoft fix targets attacks on SharePoint Zero Day (40:15)
Belkin ending support for most of its Wemo smart home accessories (43:20)
BulletVPN shuts down, killing lifetime members' subscriptions (45:55)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Coldplay Canoodlers (50:20)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Saramonic Air 2-Person Universal Micro Wireless Microphone System with Lavaliers, 3.5mm/USB-C Output/Headphone Out/Charging Case/Noise Canceling/Magnetic Mounting (53:35)
Nate: Wood Blocks by Staple Games - Ryan Trahan #50states St. Judes (56:20)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway (01:01:35)
For the first time in 500+ episodes, we had to end the show due to an emergency. Nate received a text a few minutes in and then tried to figure out what to do. We had a great show planned that we will probably just save for next week. However, this was quite exciting, and we did get to discuss Prime Day and Bitcoin before ending it. Heck, Nate didn't even get to turn his hat around. Please don't comment that you like the new shorter format. ;) Update: Nate was able to get his car going, and we are home safe and sound.
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INTRO (00:00)
Amazon Prime Day - We've recently noticed an increase in customers reporting fake emails about Amazon Prime membership subscriptions - Amazon Scams (02:05)
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Bounce your light (04:20)
CryptoWatch - Dave sells all Bitcoin, Bitcoin hits record high (08:20)
We're switching things up a bit for our 500th episode. All the fun, a lot fewer tech stories. We've talked a lot of tech for a long time, and we are so grateful for the opportunity to help you tech better. Here's to 500 more, or something.
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INTRO (00:00)
Notnerd Bingo Card from Episode 100 (06:30)
Backwards Episode?
MAIN TOPIC: 500 is just the beginning (09:30)
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Like, subscribe, and comment (25:45)
JUST THE BYLINES: (28:05)
BY Verne Kopytoff - Senior Editor, Tech - July 5, 2025 at 2:10 PM EDT
By Jowi Morales published July 3, 2025
By Rya Jetha - Published Jul. 05, 2025 • 6:00am
Rebecca Szkutak - 10:01 AM PDT · July 1, 2025
Marcus Mendes - Jul 4 2025 - 7:29 am PT
Alex Longley - Bloomberg News - June 24, 2025 9:28 AM, EDT
July 1, 2025 Brian Fagioli
SKIPPIN’ MOST THE TAKES:
Apple Podcasts - 20 Years 20 podcasts we love (31:55)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Our first ones from Episode 43: ICANN Haz Photos? - Oct 6th 2016 (38:25)
Nate: Feedly - Follow Your Favorite Sites (40:10)
Sidestep: Dave’s Travel Tech (42:00)
Dave: Getting Things Done - David Allen (46:00)
Wrike - Project Management (48:25)
Amazon Prime Day! (49:45)
Quitch Mosquito Bite Itch Relief Patch, After Bite Insect Bite Treatment, Anti Itch Cream Alternative, Insect Bite Relief, Cruise, Travel and Camping Essential for Kids (50:30)
Does that plant even exist? Is that how I take care of plants? AI is all over the place these days. Years ago, tech news used to slow down in the summer. But that's no longer the case. We will get you caught up with as much as we can to help you tech better.
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INTRO (00:00)
Anker issues new global recall for five power bank models over fire hazard (05:25)
Microsoft makes Windows 10 security updates FREE for an extra year — but there's a catch, and you might not like it (06:25)
MAIN TOPIC: Thanks AI, that plant doesn’t exist (09:05)
AI-generated images of fake, otherworldly-looking houseplants are proliferating online and misleading consumers, as AI slop extends to plant care advice
How ChatGPT and other AI tools are changing the teaching profession
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Audio messages or Press and hold “+” to bring up gallery (15:30)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (21:10)
Call center workers are tired of being mistaken for AI
To spam AI chatbots, companies spam Reddit with AI-generated posts
Nintendo yanks Switch 2 from Amazon in pricing dispute
Microsoft’s new AI tool outperforms doctors 4-to-1 in diagnostic accuracy
X11 fork Xlibre released for testing on systemd-free Artix Linux
Google Chrome browser gets ‘highest score ever’ on Speedometer Performance Test
FAA to eliminate floppy disks used in air traffic control systems - Windows 95 also being phased out
TAKES:
The F1 movie is a cinema smash hit, on track to outperform combined box office of all previous Apple originals films (23:50)
This Week in Denmark: Danish military using robotic sailboats for surveillance in Baltic and North seas (28:50
Microsoft Authenticator is ending support for passwords (33:10)
China breaks RSA encryption with a quantum computer, threatening global data security (34:50)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Arbitrary Awards (36:30)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Bombas Slippers (38:35)
Nate: APEXEL Universal Phone Rig Video Kit. Aluminum Handheld Smartphone Vlogging Cage with Rechargeable Handle Wireless Bluetooth Shutter, Phone Stabilizer for Videomaker Compatible with iPhone/Android. (41:50)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (45:40)
It makes for a great headline saying that 16 billion passwords were leaked. Was this some new massive data breach? What should you do about it? We take a look. We've got plenty of other tech news, tips, and picks to get you caught up on this week so you can get out there and tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
It’s not just Prime Video: Max shows 50% more ads now (06:45)
MAIN TOPIC: 16 Billion with a B Passwords Leaked (09:20)
16 Billion Apple, Facebook, Google And Other Passwords Leaked
No, the 16 billion credentials leak is not a new data breach
haveibeenpwned.com
Please use passkeys, a password manager, and 2FA!
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Schedule Text Message, Send Later on iOS (18:55)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (25:35)
Applebee’s and IHOP plan to introduce AI in restaurants
Axolotl discovery brings us closer than ever to regrowing human limbs
A mathematician calculated the size of a giant meatball made of every human
Scientists once hoarded pre-nuclear steel; now we’re hoarding pre-AI content
Record DDoS pummels site with once-unimaginable 7.3Tbps of junk traffic
Iran bans officials from using internet-connected devices
Scientists create 'world's smallest violin'
TAKES:
Introducing Oakley Meta Glasses, a New Category of Performance AI Glasses (28:30)
macOS Tahoe beta drops FireWire support (36:05)
Project Indigo - a computational photography camera app from Adobe (38:55)
Why Denmark is dumping Microsoft Office and Windows for LibreOffice and Linux (43:30)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Catleidoscope and Catcordian! (46:50)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Lytro Camera (48:45)
Nate: Ryan Trahan YouTube Channel (56:40)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:03:35)
The 23andMe saga continues, the Trump Organization announces phones and cell plans, and beloved Anker has a recall. After Apple's WWDC and our special episode last week, there's plenty of tech news to get caught up on this week. Time to tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
Dave Plays Games - iPhone can be used as a Nintendo Switch 2 webcam (05:00)
WWDC Followup (08:55)
MAIN TOPIC: 23andWho (15:05)
23andMe's founder Anne Wojcicki wins bid for bankrupt DNA testing firm
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals to buy 23andMe and its data for $256 million
23andMe says 15% of customers asked to delete their genetic data since bankruptcy
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Sort by recently added in photos plus more. (19:20)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (26:25)
An experimental new dating site matches singles based on their browser histories
Barbie goes AI as Mattel teams with OpenAI to reinvent playtime with artificial intelligence
China shuts down AI tools during nationwide college exams
Volvo debuts new Internet of Things seatbelt design
Amazon doubles Prime Video ads to 6 minutes per hour
The IRS tax filing software TurboTax is trying to kill just got open sourced
Scientists in Japan develop plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours
TAKES:
Trump Mobile launches: What to know about the T1 Phone, 47 calling and data plan (29:50)
Disney, NBCU sue Midjourney over copyright infringement (35:20)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday, June 2025 Edition (37:00)
Anker is recalling over 1.1 million power banks due to fire and burn risks (40:45)
Meta found a new way to track android users covertly via Facebook & Instagram (44:05)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Old iPhone Simulator (50:25)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Nintendo Switch 2 (52:50)
Nate: Re-pick Amazon Basics 50-inch Lightweight Portable Camera Mount Tripod Stand with Bag, for Travel Photography, Champagne - https://www.notnerd.com/episode-124-stealing-the-spotlight/ (54:50)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (59:25)
Apple kicked off its Worldwide Developers Conference this morning. WWDC is the event where developers are educated and the public is informed about all the new features coming to their various operating systems this fall. We discuss the announcements, what we're excited about, and what confuses us.
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INTRO (00:00)
Apple Intelligence (03:15)
Liquid Glass (04:40)
iOS 26 (10:40)
WatchOS 26 (21:55)
tvOS 26 (22:30)
macOS 26, Tahoe (24:30)
visionOS 26 (31:45)
iPadOS 26 (34:55)
The Apple iPhone is still doing just fine in worldwide sales. Apple hosts its WWDC next week, will their announcements be enough to quiet the critics? We discuss that and so much more this week to help you get out there and tech better.
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INTRO (00:00)
Nate’s Garage Sale (03:35)
MAIN TOPIC: The iPhone is still on top (09:05)
iPhone 16 Leads Global Smartphone Sales in Q1 2025
WWDC Next Week
Apple explains how the App Store keeps users safe in big-number ways
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Cellular settings on iPhone (14:45)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (23:35)
China just held the first-ever humanoid robot fight night
The CIA secretly ran a Star Wars fan site
Amazon purges billions of product listings in cost-cutting drive
Discord’s new currency pays users to interact with ads
Usage of semicolons in English books down almost half in two decades
Victoria’s Secret takes down website after security incident
Netflix will try a TikTok-like feed on its mobile app
TAKES:
Microsoft wants Windows Update to handle all apps (27:25)
North Korea infiltrates U.S. remote jobs - with the help of everyday Americans (30:35)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Roomba Quest (36:00)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Magnetic Tripod for iPhone 12/13/14/15/16 & MagSafe Cases | Handy Phone Stand | 20 N52 Magnets Inside, Cold Shoe Mount, 1/4" Screw & Foldable Hook (39:10)
Nate: Newmowa Black Magnetic Phone Vlog Selfie Monitor Screen, 1080P Wireless Recording, Using Phone Rear Camera for Selfie Vlog Live Stream TikTok, Compatible with iPhone (45:50)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (49:30)
Last week was another wild one in the world of AI news, not the least of which was Jony Ive's IO company being acquired by Sam Altman's OpenAI. They claim to have the next big device in the works. It will probably be something AI. Do we need it? And yes, we also discuss some non-AI news.
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INTRO (00:00)
Why Amazon is giving surprise refunds for old purchases - and who's getting them (05:35)
MAIN TOPIC: Sam Altman and Jony Ive team up to create AI devices (08:30)
OpenAI unites with Jony Ive in $6.5B deal to create AI devices
Sam & Jony introduce io
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Typing Cursor iOS (19:00)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:05)
Infrared contact lenses allow people to see in the dark, even with their eyes closed
The US Treasury unveils its plan to kill the penny
Chicago Sun-Times prints summer reading list full of fake AI books
Apple Music launches Sound Therapy, a new ‘audio wellness’ feature
Instagram’s AI chatbots lie about being licensed therapists
X suffers new outage following Oregon data center fire
DanaBot malware devs infected their own PCs
TAKES:
Philips debuts 3D printable components to repair products (29:10)
Memorial Day box office record broken with Lilo & Stitch, Mission Impossible movies leading the way (31:35)
SIDE STEP: 3D Printing (33:25)
Many iPhones stolen in the US and Europe end up in one building in China (40:15)
BONUS ODD TAKE: One Square Minesweeper (43:10)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: hula+ MagSafe Phone Holder Portable Mount, Reusable Stand for Shower, Mirror, Kitchen, Window, & Bathroom Compatible with MagSafe Adjustable Rotation for Content, TikTok, Movies & Music (45:35)
Nate: 2 PCS Long Lighter, Candle Lighters Electric Lighter, Rechargeable Arc with LED Display, Lighters for Candle Aromatherapy Camping BBQ Gas Stoves-Deep Black (50:00)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (54:50)
Microsoft Build and Google I/O, each company's annual developer conference, are taking place this week. As with most AI news these days, we can't cover everything they announced, nor would we want to. But what does this runaway train of AI progress mean for you?
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INTRO (00:00)
File your Siri lawsuit claim (04:05)
Fortnite returns to the App Store for iPhone and iPad (06:05)
MAIN TOPIC: Microsoft Build and Google I/O (12:10)
Microsoft Build 2025: news and announcements from the developer conference
Everything Google announced at I/O 2025: Gemini, Search, Android, and more
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Safari remove distracting items (36:25)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (44:40)
The top fell off Australia’s first orbital-class rocket, delaying its launch
HBO Max lives! Max to change its name back after 2 years
CERN gears up to ship antimatter across Europe
Chinese ‘kill switches’ found hidden in US solar farms
NASA engineers fixed some thrusters on Voyager 1 from 15 billion miles away
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals to buy 23andMe and its data for $256 million
InventWood is about to mass-produce wood that’s stronger than steel
TAKES:
Airbnb introduces services (46:45)
Top tier Adobe Creative Cloud plan increasing to $800 per year (49:35)
Microsoft extends Office app support on Windows 10 to 2028 (53:15)
KrebsOnSecurity Hit With Near-Record 6.3 Tbps DDoS (54:35)
BONUS ODD TAKE: 10,000 Drum Machines (57:05)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Zhiyun Molus x100 RGB Cam Mackey (01:00:55)
Nate: SMALLRIG Camera Cage for Sony ZV-1 II/ZV-1F / ZV-1 Camera, with Silicone Gel Grip, Cold Shoe Mount (01:06:15)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (1:08:30)
It's spring cleaning time around Notnerd, so it's time to pull out everyone's favorite acronym P.F.A.N.T.S.S. and get started. We'll look at the different things in your digital world that you should consider cleaning up. This is mostly for the two of us, especially when we look back to last year's episode.
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INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: Check Your P.F.A.N.T.S.S (04:55)
Episode 436: Spring Cleaning Your Tech – Consider Your P.F.A.N.T.S.S.
Physical
Files
Apps
Notifications
Time
Subscriptions
Security
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Time of text messages (26:30)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (30:40)
Newly-elected Pope wears Apple Watch on first official mass
Ticketmaster will finally show the full price of your ticket up front
SoundCloud changes policies to allow AI training on user content
Nintendo can render your Switch 2 permanently unusable if you break their rules
Warren Buffett says Apple made Berkshire more money than he ever did
Kids are short-circuiting their school-issued Chromebooks for TikTok clout
Lithium deposit valued at $1.5 Trillion discovered in Oregon
TAKES:
Google updating its ‘G’ icon for the first time in 10 years (31:20)
New Lego-building AI creates models that actually stand up in real life (34:35)
Microsoft's May 2025 Patch Tuesday (43:05)
FBI releases 2024 Internet Crime Report, ‘new record for losses’ (45:00)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Ye Olde Funny Headlines (46:50)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Smile App Launcher (48:40)
Nate: 3 Pack 1/4-20 Conversion Adapter Mount with Locking Ring for GoPro Hero 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 Insta360 DJI Action Camera (54:15)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (57:20)
A judge ruled that Apple must allow third-party payments in the App Store. Thanks to that, Fortnite will be back in the App Store soon. Many other companies were ready to go once this came out, and some big apps like Spotify, Kindle, and Patreon are updating their apps. We've got plenty of other tech news to discuss, and a tip of the week that could save you a bunch of money!
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INTRO (00:00)
Microsoft AI and Product Announcements Today (06:10)
MAIN TOPIC: Apple forced to allow 3rd party payments (08:05)
Fortnite will return to iOS as court slams Apple’s “interference“ and ”cover-up“
Apple approves Spotify app update with external payment links
Apps like Kindle are already taking advantage of court-mandated iOS App Store changes
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Cancel all your subscriptions? (17:00)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (22:00)
Samsung admits Galaxy devices can leak passwords through clipboard wormhole
Grand Theft Auto VI release delayed to May 2026
Meta now collects more data from Ray-Bans to Bolster AI
Hyundai unleashes Atlas robots in Georgia plant
Satellite launches on mission to "weigh" the world's 1.5 trillion trees
UnitedHealth Has 1,000 AI Applications in Production
OpenAI rolls back update that made ChatGPT ‘too sycophant-y’
TAKES:
TikTok beats Twitch to become the #2 most-watched streaming platform on the net–and says creators are making $10 mil a day (26:15)
Temu to stop selling goods from China directly to US customers (27:15)
Reddit users ‘psychologically manipulated’ by unauthorized AI experiment (31:50)
BONUS ODD TAKE: https://trains.fyi (33:55)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Solar Pathway Lights, 8 Pack LED Solar Lights Outdoor Waterproof, Glass Metal Garden Lighting for Yard Path Landscape Lawn Walkway Driveway, 3000K (38:00)
Nate: TECKNET Water Leak Detectors for Home, 120dB Water Sensor Alarm Leak Detector, IP66 Waterproof, Water Leak Detectors for Bathroom, Sink, Laundry, Window, Basements, Kitchens 3 Pack, Battery Included (42:35)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (45:55)
They grow up so fast! YouTube turns 20, the Apple Watch turns 10, and Slate announces their new modular EV. We get caught up on all the big tech news from the last week, while having a good time and helping you tech better.
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INTRO (00:00)
Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders (01:05)
Apple Watch launched 10 years ago (04:30)
MAIN TOPIC: YouTube Turns 20! (08:30)
YouTube Says It Now Hosts More Than 20 Billion Videos
Nate’s first YouTube video - Feb 16, 2006
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Window management in MacOS Sequoia (18:25)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:20)
Starbucks opens its first 3D-printed store
The world’s biggest zipper maker is developing a self-propelled zipper
China shares rare Moon rocks with US despite trade war
Milwaukee police consider trade: 2.5 million mugshots for free facial recognition access
Microsoft offers underperformers cash to quit
Employee monitoring app leaks 21 million screenshots in real time
Old Nest thermostats are about to become dumb
TAKES:
Slate announces modular EV (30:10)
Google Maps is launching tools to help cities analyze infrastructure and traffic (35:25)
Facebook is just Craigslist now (38:15)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Write a letter to your future self (47:00)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Stop The Madness Pro (49:20)
Nate: 4in1 Multi-functional Magnetic Selfie Stick, Mini size, Foldable Storage, Magnetic Phone holder, Phone Triangle Holder, Camera Grip, Vlog Life Photography Tool, Comes with Selfie Remote Control, Compatible with iPhone 16/15/14/13 Series (54:55)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (58:35)
Happy Earth Day! We'll take a look at what you can do, what Apple is doing, and how saying thank you to AI isn't helping. We've got a great set of Just the Headlines this week. Which one are you curious about? There's plenty more to get caught up on in the world of tech this week and we do our best to break it all down for you, so you can get out there and tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
Insta360 X5 (04:35)
Instagram Edits App (10:35)
MAIN TOPIC: Happy Earth Day (12:35)
Earth Day 2025
Apple celebrating Earth Day in the these five ways
Sam Altman admits that saying “Please” and “Thank You” to ChatGPT is wasting millions of dollars in computing power
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Earth Day Tip! - Clean Energy Charging (22:35)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (26:00)
Daddy of a mistake by GoDaddy took Zoom offline for about 90 minutes
The FBI can’t find ‘missing’ records of its hacking tools
Google used AI to suspend over 39M ad accounts suspected of fraud
Hertz says customers’ personal data and driver’s licenses stolen in data breach
Hackers spied on 100 US bank regulators’ e-mails for over a year
James Webb space telescope reveals that most galaxies rotate clockwise
Scientists recreate brain circuit in lab for first time
TAKES:
Alamo Drafthouse rejects Meta’s Second-Screen technology (30:50)
Apple says all Mac minis with Intel are now ‘vintage’ or ‘obsolete’ (36:00)
Google announces Agent 2 Agent AI protocol (39:40)
BONUS ODD TAKE: My Abandonware (42:40)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Mockuuups (44:50)
Nate: Apple TV+ YouTube Channel (49:20)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (52:15)
It sure seems like hacks and breaches are intensifying. This week, the man behind Have I Been Pwned was phished, if it can happen to him, it can happen to anyone. Be skeptical of any message you're getting that asks you to log in or do anything else that could compromise you. We've got some other tech news to cover, tips to tech better, and picks to get. Enjoy!
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INTRO (00:00)
Tax Day (04:15)
Importance of video at SMMW (09:05)
Minecraft Movie (09:50)
MAIN TOPIC: You will be pwned (12:25)
- Have I Been Pwned owner Troy Hunt’s mailing list compromised in phishing attack
- https://haveibeenpwned.com/
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Learn for FREE at online universities (19:50)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (24:54)
- Blue Origin mission with all-female crew, including Katy Perry, completes space trip
- Hacked crosswalks in Bay Area play deepfake-style messages from tech billionaires
- 33-year-old AmigaOS for Commodore computers gets an unexpected update
- Microsoft warns that anyone who deleted mysterious folder that appeared after latest Windows 11 update must take action to put it back
- Hugging Face has acquired the open source robot startup Pollen Robotics to help “democratize” robotics
- Fintech founder charged with fraud after ‘AI’ shopping app found to be powered by humans in the Philippines
- Instagram is working on an iPad app
TAKES:
- ChatGPT was the world’s most downloaded app last month (29:15)
- Microsoft Patch Tuesday, April 2025 Edition (34:40)
- Temu pulls its U.S. Google Shopping ads (37:05)
BONUS ODD TAKE: 368 Chickens game (40:10)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Shark HV371 Rocket Pro DLX Corded Stick, Removable Hand Vacuum, Advanced Swivel Steering, XL Cup, Crevice Tool, Upholstery Tool & Anti-Allergen Dust Brush, Fuchsia, Capacity (44:25)
Nate: Diymore USB C Power Meter Testers,USB C Tester Power Tester Color Screen,Multimeter Tester,Three Screens Switch to Display Current,Voltage,CPU Temperature,Voltage Meter,DC4-30V/0-12A (49:25)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (53:25)
Nate has returned from Social Media Marketing World in San Diego. He breaks down what the trends are and why AI probably won't ruin social media. We've also got plenty of other tech news to get caught up on and some tips and picks to help you tech better.
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INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: Social Media Marketing World Recap (05:05)
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iOS 18.4, 12 New Things (23:55)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (31:45)
Martian dust may pose health risk to humans exploring red planet, study finds
Bloomberg’s AI-Generated news summaries had at least 36 errors since January
Scientists may have discovered how to extract power from the Earth’s rotation
FTC says 23andMe purchaser must uphold existing privacy policy for data handling
Trump extends TikTok deadline for the second time
Apple flew 5 flights full of iPhones from India and China in 3 days to beat Trump Tariffs
iPhone farms sending more than 100,000 scam iMessages per day
TAKES:
Everything we know so far about the Nintendo Switch 2 - Nintendo’s Switch 2 preorder process has strict requirements to thwart scalpers (35:10)
Mozilla Thunderbird finally takes on Gmail with new email service (43:25)
North Korean hackers cash out hundreds of millions from $1.5bn ByBit hack (46:35)
BONUS ODD TAKE: TV Garden - Watch TV from around the world (48:50)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: ArcEmu - Watch Emulator (52:35)
Nate: Airmoto Tire Inflator Portable Air Compressor - Air Pump For Car Tires with Digital Pressure Gauge, LED Light and Auto Shut-Off Function - Cordless Pump for Car, Motorcycle, Bicycle, Balls and More (57:35)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:05:00)
A very happy World Backup Day to all who celebrate- and you should! March 31st is World Backup day, so we discuss what you should be backing up and how. Is all your important stuff backed up? Please do it, and remember, One Backup is None Backup!
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INTRO (00:00)
Lumon Terminal Pro (02:10)
Nintendo Today! app (03:15)
MAIN TOPIC: World Backup Day (09:00)
Digital - Backblaze, iCloud, Hard drives
Old Photos, videos, keepsakes
Life in general - If there is something important, have an extra, or at least a plan
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: We just had a long tip of the week…
JUST THE HEADLINES: (23:20)
Musk's xAI buys Musk's X social media platform for $33 billion
Virginia will punish fast drivers with devices that limit their speed
Scientists record first sounds ever known to be made by sharks
iPad was underwater for five years before it helped solve an attempted murder
Pirating pioneer Napster sells for $207M with plans for music metaverse
China's Baidu denies data breach after executive's daughter leaks personal info
• ⁃ Facebook’s new friends-only feed lets you scroll like it’s 2008
What happens when the company that has your DNA goes bankrupt? Will 23andme sell off your data, or is it safe? The new Google Pixel 9A is on its way, Gmail upgrades search, and iPhone porch pirates get busted. As always, there is plenty more in the tech world to discuss this week. Get caught up so you can tech better.
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INTRO (00:00)
SCAM ALERT: Text message toll scam (05:10)
The Pixel 9A is a midrange phone that actually looks like a good deal (07:50)
Apple WWDC starts June 9th (10:05)
MAIN TOPIC: DNA testing site 23andMe files for bankruptcy protection (10:40)
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Magnification app scene detection (18:10)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (28:15)
Microsoft tells Windows 10 users to just trade in their PC for a newer one
Pentagon kills off HR IT project after 780% budget overrun, years of delays
OpenAI study finds links between ChatGPT use and loneliness
Apple sued for false advertising over Apple Intelligence
YouTube will soon restrict creators from mentioning certain online gambling sites
Xbox 360 can now be hacked with just a USB key
Developer creates infinite maze that traps AI training bots
TAKES:
Gmail’s search function just got a major upgrade (32:00)
Apple now sells USB-C to 3.5 mm cable for wired AirPods Max playback (34:05)
Apple has quietly updated the HomePod mini with a new box (37:55)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday March 2025 (38:25)
Porch pirate criminal network stole thousands of iPhones in the U.S. (40:25)
BONUS ODD TAKE: The Greatest Two-Hit Wonders (45:55)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Free Tax USA (51:10)
Nate: Ydeapi Universal Lid for Pots, Pans and Skillets, Pot Lid With Heat Resistant Silicone Rim and Tempered Glass,Fits 10", 11", 12" Diameter Pots and Pans (54:10)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (57:00)
Google has released new Gemini AI models and provides free access to many. We take a look and see what's new and how it rates. We've got some other AI news to cover, including Netflix upscaling A Different World with some not-so-great results. How do you feel about QR code menus at restaurants? We found a study looking at their effect. There's plenty of other tech to get caught up on, as well as some tips and picks to help you tech better.
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INTRO (00:00)
The Pebble Watch is back (05:25)
Dave’s iPad keyboard case saga (08:30)
MAIN TOPIC: Google Gemini AI Updates (13:15)
https://gemini.google.com/app
Google rolling out latest Gemini 2.0 models, free Deep Research to Android, iOS
People are using Google’s new AI model to remove watermarks from images
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Scam Alert! - Sherwood Archer (25:40)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (34:50)
Saturn solidifies its title as moon king with the discovery of 128 new moons
Everything you say to your Echo will be sent to Amazon starting on March 28
Intel appoints Lip-Bu Tan as CEO
Saudi Investment Fund pays $3.5bn to capture Pokémon Go
Google seals $32 billion deal for cyber start-up Wiz
SpaceX Dragon capsule sticks splashdown landing as NASA astronauts return home after months stuck in space
Man survives with titanium heart for 100 days – a world first
TAKES:
The surprising impact of QR code menus on diminishing customer loyalty (37:20)
Netflix used AI to upscale ‘A Different World’ and it’s a melted nightmare (46:05)
Whistleblower book Meta blocked from promotion is now an Amazon best seller - Streisand effect (48:40)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Flight Radar 24 (52:15)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: ULANZI Camera Cooling Fan Black New, Spring Telescopic Mounting Adjustable Mini Intelligent Cooling Fan Real-time Monitoring with Type-C Charging Port, Compatible with Sony Canon FUJIFILM Nikon (55:40)
Nate: Photoshop for iOS (58:40)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:03:40)
Apple released 2 new Macs after the iPads we talked about last week. The ever-popular MacBook Air and the much less popular Mac Studio. We discuss who they are for. After that, we've got some great headlines, tips, picks, and some news stories you should probably know about.
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INTRO (00:00)
TikTok Shop Credit - Get $8 to shop on TikTok (02:00)
Daylight Savings Time vs Standard Time (04:35)
MAIN TOPIC: New MacBook Air and Mac Studio (10:25)
Apple announces MacBook Air with M4 chip and a price cut
Apple’s new M4 MacBook Air is the rare product I’d recommend to everyone
Apple unveils new Mac Studio, the most powerful Mac ever, featuring M4 Max and new M3 Ultra
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Restart Your Device (24:00)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (31:35)
Firmware update bricks HP printers, makes them unable to use HP cartridges
Volkswagen to bring back physical buttons to all vehicles
NASA uses GPS on the moon for the first time
Denmark postal service to stop delivering letters
New Zealand’s $16 billion public health system runs on a single Excel sheet
Fortnite coming to iPhones in Brazil as Apple is forced to allow sideloading
King Charles releasing his own Apple Music playlist
TAKES:
YouTube Premium Lite: Watch your favorite creators ad-free (35:40)
TCL's premium TV shipments more than double year-on-year, overtaking LG (42:35)
Bank of America warns Social Security numbers, IDs, and other sensitive customer data potentially exposed in third-party document destruction blunder (47:00)
BONUS ODD TAKE: nobody.live - streams with nobody watching (48:25)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Fantasy Hike (54:05)
Nate: Wireless Bluetooth Remote Control, 2025 New Remote Control Page Turner Bluetooth Scroller Ring, Short Video and Music Camera Shutter Remote Controller Scrolling Ring Black (01:01:05)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:05:50)
Apple is on a roll, this week dropping not one but two new iPad models, some cases and watch straps, and some new Beats. No official news on the MacBook Air yet, but it could be coming any day. We also cover other tech news from the week and have some tips and picks to help you tech better.
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INTRO (00:00)
Notpicks Giveaway Winner (02:30)
MAIN TOPIC: New iPads and more from Apple (06:30)
Tim Cook - There’s something in the air
New M3 iPad Air
New 11th-Gen iPad
Apple introduces new spring time colored cases and watch bands
Beats unveils limited edition Solo 4 with ‘playful, nostalgic aesthetic’
Apple expected to announce new M4 MacBook Air tomorrow
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Zoom out the selfie camera, expand the frame, plus more! (20:00)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (28:50)
Antiaging pill for dogs clears key FDA hurdle
Meta is firing about 20 employees for leaking information
DoorDash paying drivers $17 million for stolen tips
Amazon surpasses Walmart in revenue for the first time
Fiverr wants gig workers to offload some of their work to AI
Nokia is putting the first cellular network on the moon
Sanas taps AI to change call center workers’ accents in real time
Indian cinema chain sued by film-goer over lengthy pre-film ads
TAKES:
Everything you need to know about Alexa+, Amazon's new generative AI assistant (31:00)
Microsoft releases a Copilot app for Mac and Microsoft Copilot just shared a script to activate Windows 11 for free and Microsoft is shutting down Skype for Teams (36:40)
US firm Firefly scores its first moon landing with Blue Ghost spacecraft (40:25)
Not news: Apple delays major iOS 19 feature announcement (42:45)
BONUS ODD TAKE: http://ismycomputeron.com/ (44:50)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Insta360 Flow 2 Pro Grey - Foldable AI Phone Gimbal, Track in 200+ Apps with Apple DockKit, Multi-Person Tracking, 360º Pan Tracking, Built-in Tripod/Selfie Stick, iPhone/Android Portable Stabilizer (46:45)
Nate: CanKeeper 3-In-1 - FITS 12oz, 16oz and Slim Cans - Keep Your Can Cold For Hours - Double Walled and Vacuum Insulated Can Cooler - Lid Keeps Cold In, Dirt Out Maple (56:55)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:01:00)
The morning after last week's show, Apple announced their new iPhone 16e, replacing the SE line of iPhones. It has a lot of features, doesn't have others, and has a new price. Who is this phone for? Apple must think there is a market for it, and we break down our thoughts. Speaking of markets, there wasn't one for the Humane AI pin, and they are shutting it down. Plus more tech news, tips, and picks to help you tech better.
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INTRO (00:00)
Southwest Airlines is now telling people not to play music and videos on speakerphone as part of their preflight instructions… (02:35)
MAIN TOPIC: iPhone 16E (07:55)
Apple announces iPhone 16E
18 features missing from the iPhone 16E
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iPhone Music Haptics (29:00)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (38:05)
Asus continues fragrant device trend with an aromatic mouse
Scented products cause indoor air pollution on par with car exhaust
India’s “Human Calculator Kid” shatters 6 world records in a single day
YouTube plans lower-priced, ad-free version of paid video tier
Microsoft unveils Majorana 1, the world’s first quantum processor powered by topological qubits
Apple says Severance has become its most popular show ever, overtaking Ted Lasso
California takes steps toward officially recognizing Bigfoot
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Humane is shutting down the AI Pin and selling its remnants to HP (42:00)
Apple announces $500B US investment plan, adding 20K jobs (44:55)
Microsoft quietly launched a free ad-supported Office App, and no one noticed (47:35)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Untranslatable Dictionary (50:25)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Mini Spider Prank Box - Surprise Wooden Gag Gift, Perfect for Birthday, April Fools Day, Harmless Joke with Rubber Spider, Startling & Reusable Prank Kit (54:25)
Nate: Girl Scout Cookies from Isla (58:45)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:02:20)
Adobe has made AI video free to everyone with Firefly, and YouTube is adding new AI features. Even if it isn't great now, it will only get better from here. Scarlett Johansson wants to put a stop to it now. Is that the right move? She's made a lot of money off CGI in her movies. Plus, we've got some other news to get caught up on so you can get out there and tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: AI video is here for the masses (08:00)
Adobe Firefly now lets anyone create 5-second AI video in 1080p HD
YouTube Shorts adds Veo 2 so creators can make GenAI videos
Scarlett Johansson calls for deepfake ban after AI video goes viral (No link on purpose)
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Record weight with Siri (24:20)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (34:00)
Nintendo loses trademark battle with a Costa Rican grocery store
Most men would marry their AI girlfriends if it were legal
The IRS Is Buying an AI Supercomputer From Nvidia
Lawsuit accuses Meta of training AI on torrented 82TB dataset with millions of pirated books
TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in the US
The Apple TV app is now available on Android
Disney Plus loses 700,000 subscribers following price increase
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Apple just built an adorable robot lamp, a sneak peek into robotics work (38:35)
ColorWare now selling M4 Mac mini with special edition retro beige or matte jet black design (41:20)
How 3D-printed parts changed the NASCAR Cup Series (45:45)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Air Sickness Bag Virtual Museum (48:30)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: WOLFBOX MF100 Electric Air Duster-150000RPM Super Power Cordless Air Duster, Rechargeable Brushless Motor Durable Blower, 3-Gear Adjustable Dust Blower for Computer, Keyboard, Outdoor, House and Car (51:45)
Nate: Unjumbly Baseball Cap Storage, Hat Carrier Travel Case with Carrying Handle and Adjustable Shoulder Strap, Hat Organizer Holder Bag for 6 Baseball Caps, Hat Travel Case Ideal for Travel & Home Storage (56:30)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (58:50)
Rumors are heating up for new products from Apple, but today's release was not on our list, the Powerbeats Pro 2. There's plenty of other tech news to get caught up on, like T-Mobile's Starlink messaging service. Plus, we've got some tips and picks to help you tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
Breaking News: Apple now lets users migrate their purchases between Apple Accounts (05:50)
Apple Shared Album Limits and Storage (10:05)
Notpicks reviews and giveaway (14:20)
MAIN TOPIC: iPhone SE 4? Not yet (19:25)
Powerbeats Pro 2…
New Apple products launching this week?
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: How to use Apple’s “Invite” app - Invite for next week’s show (26:50)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (37:05)
Google pulls incorrect Gouda stat from its AI Super Bowl ad
Bald eagle officially declared US national bird after 250 years
Twisted graphene sheets reveal ‘unconventional’ superconductivity governed by quantum geometry
Google removes pledge to not use AI for weapons from website
Developer runs Doom on $50 Apple Lightning to HDMI adapter
Jeep introduces pop-up ads that appear every time you stop
French train passenger fined $155 for using phone on speaker
TAKES:
T-Mobile’s Starlink messaging service is now free to try, even if you aren’t on T-Mobile (40:45)
Consumer electronics from China getting more expensive as tariffs bite (44:45)
Microsoft is cracking down on people upgrading to Windows 11 on unsupported hardware (47:55)
iOS 18.3.1 includes fix for actively exploited vulnerability (49:50)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday February 2025 (50:25)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Explore Live Cams (51:50)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: TimeCapsule for AirTag (54:45)
Nate: Snap Grip Luxe (59:55)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:04:50)
Lots of invite-related news this week. Apple introduced its new Apple Invites app this morning. Tubi is letting everyone watch the Super Bowl. Zuck is mad that his meetings keep getting leaked. Google invites their employees to leave. We cover that and the rest of the tech news this week that we think is important to the average not nerd.
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INTRO (00:00)
Apple introduces Invites App (05:05)
MAIN TOPIC: Super Bowl Time (12:20)
How to stream the 2025 Super Bowl in 4K for free on any Apple device
Every angle covered: nearly 250 Sony cameras set to capture Super Bowl LIX
Kendrick Lamar takes over Apple Arcade hit ahead of Super Bowl halftime performance
NFL QB Jayden Daniels uses VR to train
MLS Season Pass announces free promos with T-Mobile and Comcast, new Sunday night games
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Scan documents for free on iOS recap (24:40)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (34:50)
Meta memo threatening to fire leakers is immediately leaked; Zuck says it sucks
Microsoft Paint gets Copilot button for generative AI features
The average American spent 2.5 months on their phone in 2024
Anthropic AI asks job applicants not to use AI in job applications
That AI-restored Beatles song won Grammy for Best Rock Performance
Apple now has more than 2.35 billion active devices worldwide
Netflix is making a Little House on the Prairie reboot
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Google offers ‘voluntary exit’ to all US platforms and devices employees (38:20)
OpenAI is losing money on its pricey ChatGPT Pro plan, CEO Sam Altman says (41:05)
Time to delete? The most invasive apps list includes some of your favorites (45:15)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Caffeine Calculator (52:10)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Rene Ritchie YouTube Channel (56:10)
Nate: 3M Double Sided Mounting Tape VHB 0.5" x 15.4 Ft 0.025in Thick Black 5925 Heavy Duty Foam Tape Strong Adhesive for Car Décor Home Office Logos (59:30)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:02:25)
A few weeks ago, Dave dropped the shocking news that he had canceled Amazon Prime. Last week he hinted that maybe he was back in. For many people, Amazon Prime seems like a no-brainer, but is it? We take a look at what benefits you get for the price. There's also an impressive new AI, DeepSeek, from China that is making headlines. Samsung also had their Unpacked event to announce new technology, and some people got to check out their upcoming Moohan XR headset. Plenty of technology to get caught up on this week to help you get out there and tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
Followup: Nate’s pick from last week (04:05)
MAIN TOPIC: Is Amazon Prime worth it in 2025? (06:50)
Dave dumped Prime but couldn’t stay away?
Amazon Prime membership fees
Prime membership benefits
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: (37:50)
iOS 18.3 Update
Apple “Intelligence” on by default
JUST THE HEADLINES: (47:40)
Vandals in Southern California attack Waymo driverless taxi
Report of newly-discovered asteroid turns out to be a Tesla Roadster
eBay sellers asking $2k to $50k for iPhones with TikTok installed
Subaru security vulnerability allowed millions of cars to be tracked, unlocked, and started
Meta officially starts showing ads on Threads
Netflix raises prices again
Solar-charging backpacks are helping children to read after dark
Sony ends production of Blu-ray media, MiniDiscs, and MiniDV cassettes
TAKES:
China’s DeepSeek hits #1 on App Store, shocks AI researchers, sends US tech shares tumbling - Jevons AI Paradox (51:10)
OpenAI introduces Operator to perform web tasks for you (57:10)
Everything Samsung announced at the Galaxy S25 Unpacked event - Samsung Moohan XR headset (58:40)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday, January 2025 (01:02:45)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Stimulation Clicker Neal.fun (01:04:00)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Anker Nano 3-in-1 Portable iPhone Charger, 10,000mAh Power Bank with Built-in USB-C Cable and Foldable Wall Plug, 30W Max Battery Pack, Travel Essentials for iPhone 16/15 Series, Galaxy, MacBook (01:09:35)
Nate: INKEE GC12 Portable LED Photography Light Wand,Bi Color Magnetic Handheld Video Wand Stick 2700K-6500K,2500mAh Built-in Rechargable Inflatable Light for Video Recording Dimmable Camera Light Tube (01:15:55)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:18:45)
*Sorry about Nate's echo the first ~35 minutes, we did fix it after that.
TikTok Bans, Meta Changes, and Little Red Book? The social media news has been fast and furious lately. We try to get caught up on it if that is even possible. Plus, with CES out of the way, there's plenty of other tech news to get caught up on. All so you can get out there and tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: Social Media Madness (03:10)
TikTok “Ban” - CapCut - Marvel Snap
Conspiracies - Migration to Meta Servers, TikTok is CIA psyop
Little Red Book
Meta Community Notes
Instagram 3 minute reels
Meta announces a new CapCut rival called Edits
X and Bluesky launch dedicated video feeds on the back of TikTok uncertainty
Bluesky is getting its own photo-sharing app, Flashes
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Hair conditioner as lotion, empty your pockets in the TSA line, use your horn. (25:30)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (32:25)
China to host world’s first human-robot marathon
Donald and Melania Trump launch a pair of meme coins
China to build thorium molten-salt reactor in 2025
Intel suffers worst year since 1971 IPO
Sonos CEO steps down following disastrous app redesign
Instagram begins randomly showing users ai-generated images of themselves
AI beats human experts at distinguishing American whiskey from Scotch
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Apple Promotes Severance Season 2 with Lumon Industries pop up at Grand Central Terminal (37:40)
Nintendo launches Switch 2 Trailer (41:00)
Watch Duty, the crucial wildfire tracking app (45:25)
How U.S. Forces and NASA could Inadvertently be Spying for China (47:55)
Trump pardons, Ross Ulbricht, creator of Silk Road (53:55)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Infinite Craft by Neal iOS app - Episode 426: Vision Quest Pro (55:10)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Insta360 Go 3S (57:25)
Nate: TikTok - Crown Qu Selfie Stick Tripod (01:02:19)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:05:00)
Lots of visuals, you probably want to watch this on YouTube!
Our Fact Finding Mission is complete! Describing the scale of CES is difficult, but we tried our best. We checked it all out, from massive booths to small tables and everything in between. There was literally every type of technology you could imagine, some that solved a problem and some that did not make any sense or solve any real problems. We have plenty of content to share, so make sure you follow along.
**If this episode feels frantic, it is the only way to talk about CES. We'll be back to our "normal" less-frantic episode format next week, to be honest, our brains are a bit fried after CES.
ONLY TOPIC: CES
2.5 Million Square Feet
141K+ Attendees
4500+ Exhibitors
1442 Startups
300+ Fortune 500 companies
If you want to explore the map, visit https://exhibitors.ces.tech/8_0/floorplan/?hallID=OO
After 9 years of talking about going we finally made it to CES in Las Vegas. Tuesday was one long day of travel and exploring the show, but we got back to the room and went live to talk about it. We will be at the show until Friday, taking it all in to help you tech better.
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PayPal's Honey browser plugin is in deep water this week after YouTuber MegaLag exposed many layers of what sure feels like a scam. We've got a few other tech news stories this week, like the fact that you can call ChatGPT on the phone now; how exciting. Plus, we've got some tips and picks to help you start the new year strong!
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INTRO (00:00)
CES next week (03:10)
Apple TV+ announces free streaming weekend for its catalog of originals (04:25)
MAIN TOPIC: Honey, I shrunk your bank account (05:35)
MegaLag - Exposing the Honey Influencer Scam
Honey controversy, explained: Why a YouTuber claims coupon-finder is 'exploiting' influencers
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Set Apple Notes to locked (16:10)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:20)
New research shows AI strategically lying
Could a sponge made from squid bones help remove microplastics?
LEAP 71 hot fires advanced Aerospike rocket engine designed by computational AI
Encyclopedia Britannica is now an AI company
Scientists observe 'negative time' in quantum experiments
Massive Volkswagen data leak exposed 800,000 EV owners’ movements
Drinking tea and coffee linked to lower risk of head and neck cancer in study
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OpenAI makes ChatGPT available for phone calls and texts (31:35)
App Store has hundreds of ‘risky’ apps rated as appropriate for kids (36:15)
The 7 Coolest Mathematical Discoveries of 2024 (39:15)
Massive Marriott and Starwood data breaches require 13 fixes, says the FTC (43:25)
BONUS ODD TAKE: The Microscope Museum (44:40)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Hogwarts Legacy (46:50)
Nate: Beast Games on Amazon Prime (50:35)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (56:35)
Tech news has slowed down for the holidays, but 'Tis the Season for Lists. We take a look at Apple's App Store Award winners, as well as the most downloaded apps and games of 2024. TikTok is on the second list but will it survive 2025? We've also got some exciting news alongside our usual tips, picks, and headlines.
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INTRO (00:00)
We’re going to CES! (07:20)
MAIN TOPIC: (12:40)
Apple honors 2024 App Store Award winners
Most downloaded apps and games of 2024
Lawmakers remind Apple it must remove TikTok from the App Store next month
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: How to use Genmoji on iPhone (24:55)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (30:25)
Almost 800 arrested over Nigerian crypto-romance scam
Driverless bus service in Scotland to be withdrawn due to lack of interest
TP-Link faces possible US ban as hijacked routers fuel Chinese attacks
We’re about to fly a spacecraft into the Sun for the first time
Scientists and engineers produce world's first carbon-14 diamond battery with potential lifespan of thousands of years
Recent panic over black plastic started with a math error
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YouTube is letting creators opt in to allowing third-party AI training (35:10)
AirPods turn 8 (37:40)
Your AirTag’s battery will last for up to 10 years with Elevation Lab’s new TimeCapsule Enclosure (39:40)
Nearly 500,000 power bank chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to fire and burn hazard - Anker issues recall for three Bluetooth speakers due to fire risk - stop using them now (41:15)
BONUS ODD TAKE: NASA Rocket Engine Fireplace - 8 Hours in 4K (44:15)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: AINOPE Car USB Charger Multi Port, 108W Fast USB C Car Charge PD 36W & QC3.0 Cigarette Lighter Car Travel Essentials for Long Trips Kids with 5FT Cable for iPhone 16 15 Pro Max 14/iPad/Samsung S24 (47:15)
Nate: Sony ZV-1F Vlog Camera for Content Creators and Vloggers Black (51:45)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway!
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There has been a lot of VR news lately. We'll get caught up on the world of Nate's Apple Vision Pro, Dave's Meta Quest, and Samsung is getting into the game with Apple. Are you on the VR bandwagon yet? Plus, we've got all of the other segments, tech news, tips, and picks to help you tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
Amazingly Awkward Christmas Playlist (04:10)
MAIN TOPIC: Apple, Meta, Google VR News (10:05)
Tim Cook defends Vision Pro’s sales performance with three words
Popular Science Innovation of the Year - Apple Vision Pro
Simply Piano now lets you learn to play through Apple Vision Pro — no keyboard required
ResMed debuts ergonomic head strap for Vision Pro
Blackmagic debuts $30,000 3D camera for capturing video for Vision Pro
Apple Vision Pro has completely changed how Porsche unveils sports cars in two ways
Latest Meta Quest 3 update includes a major visual overhaul, and improved PCVR
This Vision Pro clone from Samsung and Google is good news for Apple users
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Return of the volume slider on the Lock Screen (28:30)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (34:00)
Scrabble star wins Spanish world title – despite not speaking Spanish
X gains a faster Grok model and a new ‘Grok button’
Startup will brick $800 emotional support robot for kids without refunds
LG stops making Blu-ray players
Australia struggling with oversupply of solar power
Grubhub just sold for $650 million. Four years ago it was worth $7.3 billion
YouTube TV Hikes Price $10 to $82.99
TAKES
Tips pour in over 5,000 drone sightings. Reason to worry? Government says no (40:20)
Artificial intelligence is helping archaeologists unlock Earth’s oldest secrets (44:00)
T-Mobile opens registration for Starlink direct-to-cell satellite service beta launch (45:55)
An official statement from Peak Design regarding privacy (46:55)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Open the microwave door game (49:15)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Bambu Lab A1 Combo (52:15)
Nate: 32 Inch Webcam Stand Camera Mount, Upgraded Thick Base Flexible Gooseneck Camera Stand Desk Webcam Mount Clamp for Logitech Webcam C930e C930 C920 C922x C922 Brio 4K C925e C615, Gopro Hero 8 7 6 5 4 (01:00:25)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:03:05)
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OpenAI is doing 12 Days of AI, Grok has some updates, and Google lets you create AI chess pieces. You can even get an AI podcast of your Spotify Wrapped 2024. We've got some great stories for Just the Headlines. Plus some tips and picks to help you tech better.
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INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: ’Tis the AI (06:10)
12 Days of OpenAI
ChatGPT Pro coming soon for $200/month, per OpenAI leak
Sora is OpenAI’s new video generation tool, here’s everything it can do
Marques Brownlee - OpenAI SORA Review
Grok’s new ‘Aurora’ image generator is back, and rolling out to everyone on X
Google GenChess
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Transfer from android to iPhone (25:30)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (35:25)
Hawk Tuah memecoin dumps 90% amid backlash over controversial launch
Nike-owned NFT wearables startup RTFKT is winding down
Walmart buys Vizio for $2.3 Billion specifically for SmartCast Ads
US appeals court upholds law forcing sale or ban of TikTok
Vancouver family honors late son by sending his ashes to space on Celestis mission
Mercedes is working on "solar paint" that could drastically reduce the need for charging
TAKES
Apple’s Passwords app now has a Firefox extension for Mac (40:45)
The Touch Bar’s loyal fans have made a standalone successor inspired by Apple (42:50)
Spotify Wrapped 2024 launches with AI Podcast powered by Google’s NotebookLM (47:45)
U.S. officials urge Americans to use encrypted apps amid unprecedented cyberattack (50:30)
BONUS ODD TAKE(S):
DeadFred Genealogy Photo Archive (52:50)
Vintage Hand-Drawn VHS Labels (58:05)
Project IMG_0001 (01:00:10)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Anker MagSafe-Compatible iPhone 16 Wireless Charging Stand, MagGo 3 in 1 Wireless Charging Station, Qi2 Certified 15W Wireless Charger, Desk Accessory, for iPhone 16/15/14/13/12, Apple Watch, AirPods (01:02:50)
Nate: My Classic-Retro Console (01:05:50)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:09:15)
Australia has passed a ban on social media for kids under 16? Will it happen? Should it happen? We do our best to break it down. We've also got plenty of other tech news, tips, and picks to get caught up in this episode.
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INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: Should we ban social media for kids? (06:50)
Australia passes social media ban for children under 16
TikTok will ban teenagers from using beauty filters
Meta’s parenting tips for social media
How to be a good digital parent toolkit
Pessimists Archive
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Control Center- Stop the automatic moving of items (20:55)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (32:15)
‘Brain rot’ named Oxford Word of the Year 2024
For moon missions, researchers test a 3D-printable, waterless concrete
Amid Europe’s energy crisis, this Dutch tulip farmer is swapping gas for heat from Bitcoin mining
ISPs offer such excellent customer service they don’t need regulating, say ISPs
NYC's Museum of Ice Cream sued after man claims injury jumping into sprinkle pool
Scientists baffled as orcas seem to revive an 80s trend: dead salmon hats
TAKES
Heartwarming Apple holiday video showcases AirPods Pro 2 hearing aid feature (43:00)
300-foot high Wallace & Gromit animation created on iPhone 16 on show at Apple’s UK campus (45:40)
Nintendo relaunches Animal Crossing on iPhone as paid game with no in-app purchases (48:35)
Yes, that viral LinkedIn post you read was probably AI-generated (51:40)
BONUS ODD TAKE: InfiniteStroll.com (57:25)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Bicycle Prestige Waterproof Plastic Playing Cards, Red & Blue (01:01:05)
Nate: Cellhelmet Car Dash Mount With Fast Wireless Charging Pad & Magnetic (01:05:10)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:09:45)
Can you believe ChatGPT is two years old? Can we expect the terrible twos? Are AI years the same as human years? Black Friday is here, even though it seems to have been going on all month. Are there any good deals? A poll shows that X is more balanced politically than ever, can that be true? Plus, we've got plenty more tech news, Just the Headlines, tips, and picks, all to help you tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
Black Friday is still here (03:40)
MAIN TOPIC: ChatGPT turns 2 (12:20)
Happy 2nd birthday, ChatGPT! Here are 5 ways you've already changed the world
Fixing AI’s energy crisis
FutureTools Collects & Organizes All The Best AI Tools So YOU Too Can Become Superhuman! - Matt Wolfe
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Tap to translate in Messages (20:45)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (26:20)
Earth’s ‘mini moon’ may have been a chunk of our actual moon
Billie Eilish again named Apple Music’s artist of the year
Wiz acquires Dazz for $450M to expand its cybersecurity platform
Minecraft enters real world with $110m global theme park deal
Starbucks forced to pay its baristas manually because of a ransomware attack on third-party software
AI-powered robot leads uprising, talks a dozen showroom bots into ‘quitting their jobs’ in ‘terrifying’ security footage
TAKES
Shazam tops 100 billion song recognition milestone (28:10)
Pew Research says X is an extremely balanced platform (31:55)
Two hiking with 150 lbs of 'new gear' and 5 gallons of water rescued on 14,505-foot peak - Portlandia Get the Gear (38:40)
Teach mode, Rabbit's tool for automating R1 tasks, is now available to all users (43:25)
China wiretaps Americans in worst hack in our nation’s history (47:20)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Retro 80’s versions of company logos (48:30)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: SMALLRIG Memory Card Case Holder Anti-Shock Anti-Fall and Scratch Suitable for SD/Micro SD/SIM Cards for Photography Enthusiasts - 2832B (52:15)
Nate: King Ma 1080P iPhone Mini Monitors Sync Rear Camera Selfie Screen for iPhone Vlog Selfie Monitor Screen with Magnetic Clip & Bluetooth Remote for Vlog Live Stream TikTok (56:35)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:02:15)
Coca-Cola is getting a lot of flack over its new AI Christmas ad. Are AI ads the future? A whole lot of people 'tuned' into Netflix to watch some boxing, how did that go? Instagram has a new reset feature that could be very helpful. Those are just a few of the tech news stories we discuss on this week's show. Enjoy!
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INTRO (00:00)
Final Cut Pro 11 Released (06:35)
MAIN TOPIC: AI Coca-Cola Christmas Ad (10:15)
Coca-Cola's New AI-Generated Holiday Ad Slammed as 'Soulless' and 'Embarrassing': 'This Is Such Slop'
Coca Cola’s AI-Generated Ad Controversy, Explained
Toys ‘R’ Us AI-generated ad controversy explained
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Turn off auto app install on iOS devices (18:50)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (22:55)
A.I. chatbots defeated doctors at diagnosing illness
Threads grew by a Bluesky this month
Ukraine, US to partner on developing small modular nuclear reactors for reconstruction
Multiple emus on the loose in South Carolina – while 8 escaped lab monkeys also still large
New Pentagon report on UFOs includes hundreds of new incidents but no evidence of aliens
Fake bear commits insurance fraud
Researchers are trying to reinvent the wheel
TAKES
Netflix says 60M households worldwide watched Paul-Tyson (28:00)
Why Everyone Is Now Watching Podcasts on YouTube (33:50)
Are your Instagram recommendations a mess? You can now start from scratch (37:15)
Apple’s new home hub could be the smart home kit you’ve been dreaming of (39:20)
Yes, the 10 worst passwords still include ‘password’ and ‘secret’ (42:50)
BONUS ODD TAKE: 10,946: a Year-Long Post-It Note Animation (46:15)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Tomb Raider Remastered (50:40)
Nate: Kasa Apple HomeKit Outdoor Smart Plug, 2 Sockets, IP64 Weather Resistance for Outdoor String Lights, Compatible with Siri, Alexa & Google Home, Long Wi-Fi Range, 2.4G Wi-Fi Only, ETL Certified (54:55)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (59:20)
Over the last week, Bitcoin and many other cryptocurrencies have gone up significantly. Please don't take our investment advice, but we will examine the increase and how the election impacted it. It was a pretty slim week in tech news, but we found some interesting stories to cover and a rousing round of Just the Headlines. Also, we have some great tips and picks to help you tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: CryptoWatch (02:45)
Bitcoin touches record-high $85K, adds almost $20K in a week
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Navigating Google Workspace on the Web (10:35)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (19:55)
FDA forces Costco to recall 80,000 pounds of butter because packaging did not say it ‘contains milk’
NASA investigates laser-beam welding in a vacuum for in-space manufacturing
LG's new stretchable display can grow by 50%, bendy panels can be deformed into new form factors
Apple Music is publishing a $450 hardcover book celebrating its 100 Best Albums
Intel brings back workers’ free coffee, seeking to stem morale decline
Boeing reportedly considers selling off its space business
TAKES
iOS 18.1 added a new ‘Inactivity Reboot’ security feature for iPhone (24:05)
iOS 18.2 fixes one of the most annoying aspects of the new Photos app (28:05)
Microsoft wants $30 to let you keep using Windows 10 securely for another year (31:00)
Databreach.com emerges as an alternative to HaveIBeenPwned (36:50)
BONUS ODD TAKE: The Quilt Index (40:10)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Stouchi 4 Packs Airtag Holder Key Ring with Soft TPU Case, Stainless Steel Invisible Slim Keychain Compatible with Airtag 2021 Finder Items, Dog, Key, Backpacks Air Tag Accessories (42:40)
Nate: ESR for iPad Air 11 Inch Case M2, iPad Air 6th/5th/4th Gen , Powerful Magnetic Attachment, Slim Trifold Stand Case, Supports Pencil Pro&Pencil USB-C, Durable Protection, Grey (47:40)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (51:55)
Tuesday is Election Day in the USA, but as "The Most Non-Partisan Tech Podcast on the Internet," this episode serves as a reprieve from the endless election coverage and breaking news. We discuss Nate's new iPad, the week's tech news, helpful tips and picks, and other random ramblings.
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INTRO (00:00)
New M4 Macbook Pros (02:55)
Black Friday is already here (06:35)
MAIN TOPIC: Nate’s new iPad and the state of iPads (08:35)
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Track Election Results with Apple News and Live Activity (20:20)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (23:20)
Reddit is profitable for the first time ever
Fired employee allegedly hacked Disney World’s menu system to alter peanut allergy information
Uranus' moon Miranda may have an ocean beneath its surface
Colorado agency improperly posted passwords for its election system online
Meta’s plan for nuclear-powered AI data centre thwared by rare bees
Researchers spot black hole eating stuff at over 40x the theoretical limit
TAKES
Apple acquires photo editing app maker Pixelmator (26:15)
Mom is Texting: Teachers say parents are a daily distraction during class (29:45)
OpenAI launches its Google challenger, ChatGPT Search (32:10)
Russian court fines Google $20,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 - decillion (34:10)
Call of Duty’s massive filesize drives peak internet usage (37:10)
BONUS ODD TAKE: A collection of 2000+ science images from the NIH (40:25)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Crank That Clicker (cookie clicker games)
For Panic’s PlayDate handheld console (43:15)
Nate: Neewer Magnetic Flexible Phone Holder with 1/4 Screw Adapter, Mini Bendable Tripod Stand Selfie Stick Compatible with MagSafe iPhone Samsung Android Cellphones for Handlebar/Treadmill/Stroller, GP-19 (48:15)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (52:55)
Apple is finishing October with a bang. Monday brought the official release of Apple Intelligence with iOS 18.1 and also for iPads and Macs. Apple also announced a new iMac with an M4 processor on Monday. Tuesday brought the new, smaller, redesigned Mac Mini with M4. What will Wednesday bring? Good chance of MacBook Pros. Plus, there's other tech news to catch up on and some tips and picks to help you tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
Vote (04:10)
MAIN TOPIC: Trick or Treat? Apple Intelligence and new Macs (06:50)
Apple Intelligence is available today on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
iOS 18.2 with new Apple Intelligence features coming in December, Apple confirms
Apple updates the iMac with new colors and an M4 chip
Apple announces redesigned Mac Mini with M4 chip
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Select the camera type by long long-holding camera icon in the Control Center (22:20)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:30)
Britain to axe up to 1.5m lampposts
Researchers say an AI-powered transcription tool used in hospitals invents things no one ever said
NASA reveals prototype telescope for gravitational wave observatory
San Francisco’s Muni’s rail system will spend $212 million to upgrade from floppy disks
Hacker returns $19.3 million to drained US government crypto wallet
DTrace for Linux comes to Gentoo
TAKES
McDonald’s restaurants finally have a solution to their busted McFlurry machine problem (29:20)
Astropad Launches 'Bookcase' for Turning an iPhone Into an E-Reader (31:30)
Vimeo brings spatial video sharing to everyone with new Apple Vision Pro app (35:00)
Astronauts return from nearly eight months on ISS after Starliner problems (36:45)
Adobe made its painting app completely free to take on Procreate (38:00)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Kasso - Bonkers Japanese Skateboarding Show (39:45)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Mic Cover Foam Microphone Windscreen, Condenser Microphone Size A, 1 Pack (41:05)
Nate: SmallRig 51" Cell Phone Selfie Stick Tripod with Wireless Remote, Aluminum Portable Cellphone Tripod Freely 10 Meters Bluetooth Remote Control Tripod for iPhone 16 Pro Max/15/14 Pro/14/13, Samsung S22/ S23 Ultra/Android Smartphone via TikTok (43:20)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (50:25)
Nate has had some tech go belly up on him recently. What should you do when your gadgets aren't working? We'll look at the options and the holistic cost of those options. We also have the week's tech news to get caught up on, including a rousing round of Just the Headlines. Enjoy and tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
New Macs next week? (04:45)
MAIN TOPIC: How or when to repair your tech (07:50)
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: If your iPhone won't turn on or is frozen - iPad (25:15)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (36:20)
Alien: Romulus Is Getting a VHS Release (Yes, Really)
Cheating alleged after men’s world conker champion found with steel chestnut
Amazon discontinues the last Kindle with physical buttons
Amazon finally has a color Kindle, and it looks pretty good
Byju’s founder says his edtech startup, once worth $22B, is now ‘worth zero’
TAKES
FTC’s rule banning fake online reviews goes into effect (39:25)
The FTC is finally making it easier to cancel your gym membership (41:50)
‘Beast Games’ set issues highlight growing pains in YouTuber-run productions (45:50)
No calls, no texts, no problem: A month after cellphone restrictions instituted, Spokane Public Schools teachers report benefits (47:20)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Livestreams of Watering Holes in the Namibian Desert (50:30)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Apple Magic Keyboard for 12.9-inch iPad Pro 3rd Gen, 4th Gen, & 5th Gen - Black Renewed (54:35)
Nate: elago Clear Case Compatible with Apple Vision Pro Case, TPU Cover, Protective Cover Compatible with Vision Pro VR Glasses, Headset Protector, Anti-Scratch, Anti-Yellowing (58:45)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:00:20)
Elon Musk has been all over tech news and beyond lately, and this week was a perfect example. Not only did SpaceX catch a booster on landing, but he also held an event to show off Tesla's Robotaxi, Robovan, and updated humanoid robots. In other tech news, Apple quietly updated the beloved iPad Mini. Plenty of other topics to discuss in the world of technology and beyond. Enjoy!
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INTRO (00:00)
Apple just announced a new, faster iPad Mini (05:40)
Submerged on Apple Vision Pro (11:15)
MAIN TOPIC: This week in Elon (14:15)
In an engineering feat, mechanical SpaceX arms catch Starship rocket booster back at the launch pad
Elon Musk unveils Tesla Cybercab, Robovan and updated Optimus robot at We, Robot event
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Apple Notes Math (27:40)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (36:05)
AI girlfriend site breached, user fantasies stolen
Red Dead Redemption finally comes to PC 14 years after its original release
Nintendo announces new game hardware: an alarm clock!
TikTok lays off hundreds of staff - to replace them with AI
Wimbledon line judges will be replaced with AI next summer
Robot vacuums hacked to shout slurs at their owners
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Amazon and Apple strike deal to bring Apple TV+ to Prime Video (38:05)
Adobe announces a bunch of new AI tools at Adobe Max (39:55)
NIST proposes barring some of the most nonsensical password rules (42:20)
Microsoft (and more) Patch Tuesday, October 2024 (46:05)
Internet Archive hacked, data breach impacts 31 million users (47:10)
BONUS ODD TAKE: BBC Sound Effects Library (49:55)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Ventusky Weather App (53:45)
Nate: EENOUR Hat Press Machine, Mini Heat Press for Caps with 3 Heating Levels & Auto-Off, Handheld Cap Easy Press with 3"×5.5" Arched Heating Plate for 6-8 Hat Size, 19-26 Girth (59:10)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:03:40)
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Google's NotebookLM is an AI note-taking service that can take information and summarize it for you in a variety of ways. One of those ways is a podcast summary, where an AI male and female host will have a discussion about the information. We tried it on our last episode, are we out of a job? You be the judge. We've got plenty of other tech news to talk about, like Starlink and SpaceX continuing to come through for those stranded on Earth and in space. Finish out the episode with a fun bonus odd take and our picks of the week.
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INTRO (00:00)
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days (04:00)
Another Apple Event Coming (08:25)
MAIN TOPIC: Google NotebookLM (09:15)
Google makes its note-taking AI NotebookLM more useful
A fake podcast about Episode 460
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Turn off Always on Display (25:25)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (32:55)
Potatoes are better than human blood for making space bricks, scientists say
Earth will have a temporary ‘mini moon’ for two months
Google Flights now uses Amtrak data to show ‘trains to consider’ alongside flights
Cheetos food coloring turns mice transparent
OpenAI asks investors not to back rival start-ups such as Elon Musk’s xAI
TAKES:
Starlink offers free service to victims of Hurricane Helene - FCC lets Starlink provide service to cell phones in areas hit by hurricane (35:05)
Submerged - Official Trailer - Apple Vision Pro (39:15)
Christian Selig’s unofficial YouTube app for the Vision Pro just got taken down (41:50)
Apple says final iPod Nano and iPod shuffle models are now obsolete (43:35)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday is today, report next week
Chinese hack of US ISPs shows why Apple is right about backdoors for law enforcement (47:00)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Finalists for the 2024 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards (48:35)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: DJI Neo, Mini Drone with 4K UHD Camera for Adults, 135g Self Flying Drone that Follows You, Palm Takeoff, AI Subject Tracking, QuickShots, Stabilized Video, Built-In Propeller Guard (50:40)
Nate: Short USB-C Cable [5 inch], 100W PD Fast Charging, 2022 New USB C to USB C Short Cable, Thunderbolt 3 for MacBook, Android Auto, External SSD and More Type-C Devices; 20Gbps Data Transfer (54:30)
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We went to the Portland Retro Gaming Expo on Saturday to see Producer Todd and so much more. But tech news doesn't sleep. Zuckerberg held a big Meta Connect event, and OpenAI seems to be running into some trouble. As always we'll have a rousing batch of Just the Headlines, more tech news, and tips and picks to help you tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
NEWS: Verizon confirms widespread outage affecting users across the US - Messages via satellite provides lifeline to iPhone owners in Hurricane Helene fallout - Shawn Hendrix of Mr. Beast fame doing amazing work for Helene (03:40)
MAIN TOPIC: Portland Retro Gaming Expo (07:20)
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Ask Ads NOT to Track (24:45)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (30:05)
Oprah Winfrey bought back rights to Apple documentary about her to stop its release
An International Space Station leak is getting worse, NASA confirms
Amazon is launching its own Shark Tank where winners get to be Amazon sellers
Up to 600 million Facebook and Instagram passwords stored in plain text
Caroline Ellison sentenced to two years in jail for role in FTX fraud, must forfeit $11 Billion
HP is adding AI to its printers
TAKES:
5 biggest announcements at Meta Connect this week (33:20)
OpenAI execs mass quit as company makes big changes - Apple no longer in talks to invest in OpenAI (42:55)
One more thing… Goodbye from iMore (45:15)
Portland Trailblazers new network and streaming options (46:45)
BONUS ODD TAKE: What beats rock? (49:45)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: iPhone 16 Pro over iPhone 16 (52:25)
The iPhone 16 Pro Camera Review: Control - From Sebastiaan de With at Lux
Nate: NEEWER Phone Tripod Mount with Cold Shoes, Metal Smartphone Tripod Adapter Compatible with iPhone, Multi Angle Tri Fold Cell Phone Holder Desktop Tripod, Handheld Phone Grip for Streaming Vlog SP-04 (58:45)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:02:40)
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The Apple iPhone 16 and 16 Pro models are now available. What are people saying? What do we say? Plus, we have the rest of the week's interesting tech news and share tips and picks to help you tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: iPhone 16s are here (03:05)
iPhone 16 vs. iPhone 16 Pro Buyer's Guide: All Differences Compared
iPhone 16 Camera Control: Everything You Need to Know
iPhone 16 and 16 Pro review roundup: Back to basics
AirPods 4, Watch 10 are here too
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iOS 18 Photos, customize interface (26:00)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (32:55)
Atari launches a line of game-themed hot sauces
Tugboat powered by ammonia sails for the first time, showing how to cut emissions from shipping
California Drivers May Soon Get Speed-Warning Devices as Standard
Facebook admits to scraping every Australian adult user's public photos and posts to train AI, with no opt-out option
Elon Musk officially moves X headquarters from California to Texas
Saturn’s majestic rings will vanish in just six months from now
TAKES:
Marques Brownlee says ‘I hear you’ after fans criticize his new wallpaper app (35:05)
Israel Planted Explosives in Pagers Sold to Hezbollah, Officials Say (44:40)
Your Apple Watch can now replace your TV remote (48:10)
United Airlines taps Elon Musk’s Starlink for in-flight wi-fi (49:35)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Holotypic Occlupanid Research Group (50:40)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: rabbit r1 (55:25)
Nate: TORRAS Magnetic Slim Fit for iPhone 16 Pro Case 6.3 inch, Ultra-Thin 16 Pro Case Compatible with MagSafe, Lightweight Matte Anti-Scratch Hard PC Cover Phone Case for iPhone 16 Pro OriginFit, Black (01:00:30)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:03:55)
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https://notnerd.com - All things Notnerd
Apple has released new versions of its operating systems. We look at some of the significant changes to iOS 18 that are coming to your iPhone. There are some great features, but some of them will take some getting used to. Also, after Apple's big event last week, we get caught up on plenty of other tech news that never seems to stop. Let's take a light-hearted look at all of that, plus some great tech tips and picks.
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INTRO (00:00)
Nate’s Appendix (02:40)
iPhone Preorders (05:25)
MAIN TOPIC: iOS 18 is Here (08:45)
Apple’s 22-page PDF of iOS 18 features
How to get iOS 18 and 9 features to try
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Dealing with junk text messages - Do not call registry (32:40)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (40:30)
Americans used record 100 trillion megabytes of wireless data in 2023
$50M In Counterfeit Vintage Consoles and Videogames Seized From Italian Crime Ring
'Error' causes Alexa to endorse Kamala Harris, refuse to discuss Trump
Navy Officer Demoted For Secretly Installing Starlink On Ship To Check Social Media
Sony Unveils $700 PlayStation 5 Pro
A robot begins removal of melted fuel from the Fukushima nuclear plant. It could take a century
TAKES:
FDA approves Apple AirPods as hearing aids - Apple Watch sleep apnea detection gets FDA approval (43:55)
SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew returns home after history-making mission - With no crew aboard, spacecraft Starliner lands without a hitch (46:50)
DJI Neo hands-on: A powerful and lightweight $200 drone (50:05)
OpenAI releases o1, its first model with ‘reasoning’ abilities (56:00)
Huawei’s new trifold phone costs more than a 16-inch MacBook Pro (58:20)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Official Stick Reviews Instagram (00:00:30)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: TORRAS 360°Rotatable Magnetic Ring for iPhone 15 Pro Max Case, Fit for MagSafe with Stand & Ring Holder, Military Grade Shockproof Translucent Back for iPhone 15 Pro Max Phone Case Ostand R, Black (01:02:55)
Nate: Movo WMX-HM Mic Handle for DJI Mic, Rode Wireless GO, Hollyland Lark, and More - Wireless Interview Microphone Handle - Wireless Lav Mic Adapter for Vlogging, Interviews, Podcasting, Content Creation (01:06:00)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:09:55)
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Apple's Glowtime Event was about 100 minutes long. Nate and Dave watched it together while Dave took copious notes. We hopped on to go live immediately after for our initial thoughts. New iPhones, AirPods, and Apple Watches were announced.
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INTRO (00:00)
iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max (02:25)
iPhone 16 and 16 Plus (09:55)
AirPods 4, Pro 2, and Max (15:35)
Apple Watch 10 and Ultra (20:25)
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Elon Musk is in the news again, with X currently banned in Brazil. Other than that, news is a little slow with the holiday and Apple's iPhone event coming next week. But never you fear, we have plenty of tech news to catch up on and some picks and tips to help you tech better.
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INTRO (00:00)
MLS Season Pass drops price to $9.99 for rest of season, and completely free for Apple TV+ subscribers (05:15)
MAIN TOPIC: Elon Musk and X vs. Brazil (08:45)
X officially blocked in Brazil; court demands Apple remove it from the App Store
Brazil’s Bolsonaro to sue Supreme Court Justice Moraes for abuse of office
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Double and Triple Click headphones (15:45)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (22:20)
Google is developing AI that can hear if you're sick
Scientists mount cameras on endangered sea lions to map Australia’s ocean floor
Hackers shut down heating in Ukrainian city with malware, researchers say
NASA astronaut stuck in space reports ‘strange noises’ coming from troubled Starliner capsule
Snapchat finally introduces native iPad support with its latest update
$5 million worth of meth disguised as watermelons found at California customs checkpoint
TAKES:
Huawei aims to upstage Sep 9 Apple Event with Tri-Fold phone debut (25:30)
Disney’s password-sharing crackdown starts ‘in earnest’ this September (28:35)
Crypto’s ‘unprecedented’ lobby spending spree (30:35)
Gannett is shuttering ‘Reviewed’ site accused of publishing AI product reviews (33:50)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Shot On iPhone 15 Pro Max by Me. No gimbal, no lens, no filter! (37:10)
‘DO A WHEELIE’ Danny MacAskill (42:05)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: LAMTTO Wireless Carplay &Android Auto with 4K Dash cam,9.26 Inch Protable Carplay Screen for Car,1080P Backup Camera, Digital Media Receivers with Voice Control/Bluetooth/G-Sensor/GPS/Mirror Link (45:30)
Nate: Airtag Keychain Holder Case for Apple Airtag, 2 Pack of IPX8 Waterproof, Fully Shockproof, Anti Scratch Airtag Holder Case for Key, Kid, Bag, Luggage, Pets Collar (52:15)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (55:20)
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Another day, another major data breach. Reported as 3 billion records and actually being released back in April, hackers stole a lot of information on most people in the US, Canada, and the UK. We'll examine what happened and explain how you can check how much of your data is now out there. Once past that joyous story, we'll get into all the other tech news along with some tips and picks to help you tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
Apple officially announces iPhone 16 event for September 9: ‘It’s Glowtime’ (04:15)
MAIN TOPIC: Lost in Space (07:35)
Boeing Starliner returning empty as NASA turns to SpaceX to bring astronauts back from ISS
Humanity has about six months to purchase 8 billion ape costumes for the ultimate prank.
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Show and Tell - Meta Ray-Ban Glasses (14:40)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (20:25)
Microsoft backtracks on deprecating the 39-year-old Windows Control Panel
Linux market share hits record high at 4.45%
Second human to receive Neuralink brain chip uses it to play Counter-Strike 2
Instagram is adding a Myspace-like ‘song on profile’ feature
Trump promotes family’s new crypto platform, ‘The Defi-ant Ones’
Crayola trademarks the 'slightly earthy' smell of its crayons
Hackers Are Targeting Tour De France Riders’ Fancy Electric Shifters
TAKES:
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested at French airport (23:35)
Zuckerberg says he regrets caving to White House pressure on content (28:05)
Nintendo shutting down Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp App (31:25)
A YouTube video really can remove water from your iPhone (33:20)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Suno AI Song Creation - Nate’s iPhone Song Creation (36:55)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: BLUETTI Portable Power Station EB3A, 268Wh LiFePO4 Battery Backup w/ 2 600W (1200W Surge) AC Outlets, Recharge from 0-80% in 30 Min., Solar Generator for Outdoor Camping (Solar Panel Optional) (47:40)
Nate: Jinkies (56:50)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (61:15)
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Another day, another major data breach. Reported as 3 billion records and actually being released back in April, hackers stole a lot of information on most people in the US, Canada, and the UK. We'll examine what happened and explain how you can check how much of your data is now out there. Once past that joyous story, we'll get into all the other tech news along with some tips and picks to help you tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: Massive Data Leak of SSNs and more (04:50)
Data leak affecting everyone in the US, UK, and Canada was even worse than we thought
Check your info - npd.pentester.com
haveibeenpwned.com
Inside the "3 Billion People" National Public Data Breach - Troy Hunt
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Easier Macro with iPhone Magnifier (15:40)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (21:00)
Teen builds his own nuclear fusion reactor at college
Chess player suspended after allegedly poisoning her rival
The English Premier League will ditch its hated video-assisted referee tech for fleet of iPhones
Study finds 94% of business spreadsheets have critical errors
Apple aiming to launch tabletop robotic home device as soon as 2026 with pricing around $1,000
Ikea’s stock-counting warehouse drones will fly alongside workers in the US
Cheating Scandal Rocking the World of Elite High-School Math
TAKES:
Elon Musk’s xAI releases Grok-2, adds image generation on X (23:20)
Procreate’s anti-AI pledge attracts praise from digital creatives (26:55)
Google threatened tech influencers unless they ‘preferred’ the Pixel (31:20)
Vulnerability in Microsoft apps allowed hackers to spy on Mac users (36:25)
T-Mobile fined $60M for unauthorized access to data, the largest fine of its type (38:40)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Saudi man earns world record for 444 game consoles hooked to one TV (40:35)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Meta Ray-ban Smart Glasses (45:10)
Nate: ZipChill Instant Beverage Spinner Chiller, Universal Can Cooler for Drinks, Rapidly Chills Beer and Soda Cans in 60 Seconds, No Batteries Required, Lightweight Small Portable (53:55)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (59:15)
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Google held its Made by Google event today, announcing the new Pixel 9 phone lineup, plenty of Gemini AI, and other stuff. After the announcement, they held a cringe-worthy afterparty to show off a bunch of celebrities. We also catch up on the rest of the week's tech news and share some great tech tips and picks.
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INTRO (00:00)
FOLLOWUP: Logitech says it has no plans for a subscription-based ‘Forever Mouse’ (02:50)
MAIN TOPIC: Google Pixel Event and “After Party” (03:40)
Gemini AI, Pixel 9, more announced at Google’s Pixel event
The Made by Google After Party
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iCloud+ (13:15)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (29:20)
Teacher spends 1800 hours building the hovercraft of his childhood dreams
Replika CEO Eugenia Kuyda says it’s okay if we end up marrying AI chatbots
Reservoir of liquid water found deep in Martian rocks
Excess memes and ‘reply all’ emails are bad for climate, researcher warns
Google DeepMind develops a ‘solidly amateur’ table tennis robot
Mayonnaise could help improve fusion energy yields
TAKES:
Starlink Mini is now available for anyone in the US to roam (31:25)
Humane Ai Pin woes worsen as recent returns exceed sales (34:45)
Instagram will now let you share 20 photos per post (36:05)
This Vision Pro emulator brings Nintendo’s Virtual Boy back to life (38:15)
Forget Midjourney — Flux is the new king of AI image generation and here’s how to get access (39:30)
Six 0-Days Lead Microsoft’s August 2024 Patch Push (41:25)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Things Organized Neatly (43:40)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Big updates to PPOTW: (47:40)
Flighty 4.0
Blackmagic Camera App
Dave: Regal Unlimited (49:20)
Nate: NEEWER Wireless Microphone Set for Phone with Type C Interface, Lav Mic for iPhone 15 Series Android Phone, Noise Cancelling Lapel Lavalier Microphone System, Video Recording Live Stream Podcast, KM15 (52:40)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (57:20)
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Both Apple and Google were forced to take down commercials after blowback. The Apple one was Dave's pick of the week last week! The stock market has had some issues this week, especially Intel. Google got some bad news about their monopoly status. We cover that and there's other tech news to help you get caught up on and plenty more. Enjoy!
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INTRO (00:00)
TWiT Spatial Episode (03:55)
MAIN TOPIC: (08:45)
Apple pulls The Underdogs: Out of Office short film ad after Thai backlash and calls for boycott
Apple apologizes for iPad ‘Crush’ ad that ‘missed the mark’
Google pulls Olympics ad that showed AI writing a little girl’s letter for her
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Drag Apps From Spotlight to Home Screen (15:20)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (21:00)
Grown-ups surpass preschoolers as the biggest toy consumers
Logitech has an idea for a “forever mouse” that requires a subscription
$5,000 Exoskeleton Pants Promise to Make You a Better Hiker
Taco Bell is bringing AI to hundreds of drive-thrus nationwide
Fully-automatic robot dentist performs world's first human procedure
NFL to roll out facial authentication software league-wide
TAKES:
Google illegally maintains monopoly over internet search, judge rules (22:50)
Google is no longer making Chromecasts and will let inventory run out (25:10)
Intel to shed at least 15% of staff, will outsource more to TSMC, slash $10B in costs - Intel plunges 30%, most since 1982, after announcing layoffs and weak guidance (27:20)
Apple’s SuperDrive for reading disks seemingly discontinued with no inventory online (32:40)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Steve Jobs Auction Features Apple-1, Bomber Jacket, Sealed Original iPhone, and More (36:05)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Nate: OWC 14-Port Thunderbolt Dock, 85W charging, (2) Thunderbolt 40 Gb/s (USB-C), (5) USB 3.2 Type-A, USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) Type-C, Mini DisplayPort, GbE, Audio, Single 5K or Dual 4K Displays, cable, For Mac/PC (43:00)
Dave: 2016 Nissan Leaf (47:35)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (54:40)
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Apple has released the public betas of its software, which are due out this fall. We discuss what's there and whether you need to install them. Also, earlier than most expected, the new developer betas contain the first look at Apple Intelligence, Apple's long-awaited version of what we're all calling AI. We've also got some Olympics talk and some updates on the CrowdStrike outage. Plus, more tech news and some great tech tips and picks.
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INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: Apple OS Betas (04:15)
Apple releases public betas for iOS 18, macOS, and more
All of the AI features in the iOS 18.1 developer beta
Apple Maps launches on the web in new public beta
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Offload unused apps - how to turn it back off (13:00)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (17:45)
The Paris Olympics touted climate-friendly food. Athletes demanded more meat.
Torrenting apps now available for iPhone users in the EU
Wienermobile crashes on Tri-State Tollway near Oak Brook — but 'Hotdoggers' safe
NASA fired its space lasers to communicate with the ISS
Apple Vision Pro can now be controlled with brain-computer interface
Sharks off Brazil coast test positive for cocaine
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Olympics: New Zealand report Canada for flying drone to record training (21:55)
Google is the only search engine that works on Reddit now thanks to AI deal (23:10)
OpenAI announces SearchGPT, its AI-powered search engine (25:25)
CrowdStrike offers a $10 apology gift card to say sorry for outage - CrowdStrike largest IT outage in history; cost more than $5B (27:00)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Olympic gymnastics jibberish (28:45)
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Dave: The Underdogs: OOO (Out Of Office) | Apple at Work (33:00)
Nate: Aegend Swim Goggles, Swimming Goggles No Leaking Full Protection Adult Men Women Youth (36:40)
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The world slowed down a bit over the weekend thanks to a software most people didn't know existed. What is CrowdStrike and how did it make so many Windows computers fail? There was also some other tech news, and we've got some tips, tricks, and, of course, everyone's favorite segment, Just the Headlines.
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INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: CrowdStrike explained: How one faulty update killed half the world’s IT systems (05:10)
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: How to watch the Olympics? Peacock App - YouTube Olympics Channel (15:40)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (21:40)
U.S. Wins Math Olympiad For First Time In 21 Years
Radar Images Suggest There’s a Tunnel on the Moon
Canned water made from air and sunlight to hit US stores in September
NASA transmits hip-hop song to deep space for first time
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is now richer than Bill Gates
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Apple reveals new Immersive Video content coming soon to Vision Pro (23:35)
T-Mobile shown to be fastest and most consistent mobile network (26:55)
Amazon Prime Day drives U.S. online sales to record $14.2 billion (30:25)
Google Maps is rolling out speedometer, speed limits on iPhone and CarPlay globally (31:50)
BONUS ODD TAKE: The Milk Barn Farm Titan Blooms! (35:00)
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Dave: Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip 15L Midnight, Carry-on Backpack with Laptop Sleeve BEDBZ-15-MN-2 (38:40)
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Podcasts are a big deal, but are they still a big deal? What's new in podcasting? What do the numbers look like? We will discuss that and then get into all the other tech news this week. We've got a rousing round of Just the Headlines, and plenty of other witty banter to help you get out there and tech better.
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INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: The State of Podcasts (04:50)
Podcasts now support comments on Spotify; should Apple do the same?
Podcast Statistics & Industry Trends 2024: Listens, Gear, & More
12 Top Podcasting Industry Trends In 2024
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Disable “Share Across Devices” (23:50)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (29:10)
Japanese cafe uses robots controlled by paralysed people
Microsoft unveils a large language model that excels at encoding spreadsheets
Dune-inspired upgrade for spacesuits allow astronauts to recycle urine into water
Amazon says it hit a goal of 100% clean power. Employees say it’s more like 22%
German Navy to replace aging 8-inch floppy drives with an emulated solution for its anti-submarine frigates
Nike is killing the app for its $350 self-tying sneakers
Whataburger app becomes unlikely power outage map after Houston hurricane
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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked products and AI (30:55)
Apple Approves First Retro PC Emulator for iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro (34:05)
Apple Vision Pro unlikely to hit 500K sales this year says IDC - Apple CEO Tim Cook uses Vision Pro every day (35:55)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday, July 2024 Editon (37:05)
AT&T paid a hacker $370K to delete stolen phone records (38:25)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Wiby Search Engine (40:30)
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Meta Threads turns 1. How is it doing? X was supposed to be dead by now, but it isn't. What's going on with the dueling social media companies? Plus, we've got some hot printer news and all the normal segments you love, including some doozies in Just the Headlines.
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INTRO (00:00)
Amazon Introduces Early Prime Day Discounts on AirPods 2 $69, AirPods Pro 2 $169, and AirPods Max $399 (03:20)
Main Topic: (06:20)
- Threads hits 175 million users after a year
- Elon Musk Says X Now Has 600M Monthly Active Users
- Threads doesn’t promote politics
- Community Notes on X
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JUST THE HEADLINES: (23:05)
HomePod Saves Family's Life After Dog Starts Kitchen Fire
A teen tech whiz nicknamed 'God's influencer' will become the first millennial saint
Japan introduces enormous humanoid robot to maintain train lines
Kien, the most-delayed video game in history, released after 22 years
Earth's Core Has Slowed So Much It's Moving Backward, Scientists Confirm
Japan declares victory in effort to end government use of floppy disks
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HP discontinues online-only LaserJet printers in response to backlash — Instant Ink subscription gets the boot, too (24:45)
Google Maps tests new pop-up ads that give you an unnecessary detour (29:00)
Affinity Designer, Photo, and Publisher are now free for 6 months (31:15)
Authy exposes phone numbers of 33M users; Twilio confirms (35:10)
BONUS ODD TAKE: What the internet looked like in 1994, according to 15 webpages born that year (37:45)
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New data shows that YouTube is dominating TV viewing as well. What can others like Disney+ and Netflix do to slow it down? We'll talk about what that means and cover the rest of the week's important tech news too. Enjoy!
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INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: YouTube dominates streaming, forcing media companies to decide whether it’s friend or foe (03:25)
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Siri can restart your device. You don’t have to turn it off and turn it back on, you can just say “restart my iPhone” to Siri! (14:35)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (23:00)
- Researchers craft smiling robot face from living human skin cells
- PortSwigger, the company behind the Burp Suite of security testing tools, swallows $112M
- Ikea is hiring Roblox players to run its virtual store
- Redbox owner Chicken Soup for the Soul files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
- Toys R Us riles critics with AI-Generated commercial using Sora
- South African researchers test use of nuclear technology to curb rhino poaching
- Lego Bricks Made From Meteorite Dust 3D Printed by Europe's Space Agency
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- Amazon is about to take on Temu and Shein by copying them (25:25)
- Google scraps continuous scrolling in search results (28:15)
- United Airlines starts serving passengers personalized ads on seat-back screens (32:40)
- Microsoft blamed for million-plus patient record theft at US hospital giant (33:50)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Remoji (37:30)
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BONUS SIDE STEP: Joey Chestnut Hot Dog Controversy (52:15)
- Joey Chestnut banned from Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest
- Chestnut vs Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef
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Many headlines claimed Apple was "halting" the Vision Pro 2 work this week. Then, it was revealed that they are looking to make a cost-saving version. What will that mean when it is released next year? In other news, Julian Assange, of Wikileaks fame, was released from jail, and Apple pushed some big updates to Final Cut Pro. We discuss it all, plus so much more.
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INTRO (00:00)
AUGO Magnetic Screen Door (04:00)
Main Topic: How cheap does the Vision Pro need to be? (06:15)
Report: Cheaper ‘Apple Vision’ headset could require a tethered iPhone or Mac
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Preserve battery life: background app refresh (16:30)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (26:35)
Millions of mosquitoes released in Hawaii to save rare birds from extinction
NASA’s Voyager 1 probe is fully online again after months of spouting gibberish
Amazon Prime Day 2024 will run July 16-17
Supernova slowdowns confirm Einstein’s predictions of time dilation
AI-generated candidate files to run for office in Wyoming
Astronomers detect sudden awakening of black hole 1m times mass of sun
The US Postal Service honors Alex Trebek with a stamp
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Julian Assange leaves jail on his way to enter plea deal with the US (29:15)
How small claims court became Meta's customer service hotline (31:30)
Apple launches Help me choose tool to choose the right Mac for you (35:50)
Final Cut Pro gets major update with new camera app (37:45)
Amazon-powered AI cameras used to detect emotions of unwitting UK train passengers (39:35)
Change Healthcare confirms ransomware hackers stole medical records on a ‘substantial proportion’ of Americans (42:30)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Pet display clothing - Weird and Wonderful Patents (43:15)
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Dave: SMALLRIG Super Clamp(2 Pack) Magic Arm Clamp for DJI Ronin, Camera Monitor, LED Light 2058 (47:35)
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Apple kicked off its 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference with a nearly 2-hour keynote covering what's coming to their software. Nate and Dave watched it live while Dave took copious notes! We discuss the highlights of visionOS, iOS, iPadOS, WatchOS, tvOS, macOS, and Apple Intelligence!
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INTRO (00:00)
Apple OS Betas (02:30)
Main Topic: Passwords and Passkeys (07:05)
Who supports Passkeys?
How Passkeys Work
Bitwarden Password Manager
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Adjust leave time in Apple Maps (18:55)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (22:40)
Photographer Disqualified From AI Image Contest After Winning With Real Photo
A new Google Maps layer shows public restrooms in New York City
Oral-B bricking $230 Alexa toothbrush is cautionary tale against buzzy tech
Humane warns its AI Pin charging case is a fire hazard
NewsBreak the most downloaded US news app has Chinese roots and 'writes fiction' using AI
Radio signal from space repeats every hour, defying explanation
YouTuber charged over video of helicopter shooting fireworks at Lamborghini
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Surgeon general wants tobacco-style warning applied to social media platforms (28:10)
Push app uses the iPhone’s TrueDepth camera to help you count push-ups (30:20)
Patch Tuesday, June 2024 “Recall” Edition (32:55)
Phishing attack hits L.A. County public health agency, jeopardizing 200,000-plus residents' personal info (37:25)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Glowing Fluids (39:55)
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Dave: PITAKA iPad Pro 12.9 Case, Compatible with iPad Air 13 Inch (M2) & iPad Pro 12.9 (3-6th Gen) 2022/2021/2020/2018, Lightweight Portrait/Landscape Magnetic Case with 4 Standing Angles - Black (42:50)
Nate: White Noise Machine Babelio Mini Sound Machine for Adults Kids Baby | 15 Non-looping Sounds | Timer | Easy to Pocket and Travel - Wood Grain (49:00)
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Apple kicked off its 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference with a nearly 2-hour keynote covering what's coming to their software. Nate and Dave watched it live while Dave took copious notes! We discuss the highlights of visionOS, iOS, iPadOS, WatchOS, tvOS, macOS, and Apple Intelligence!
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Intro (00:00)
WWDC Keynote:
- Apple TV+ update (02:35)
- visionOS 2 (03:30)
- iOS 18 (08:50)
- Audio and Home (20:20)
- watchOS 11 (24:20)
- iPadOS 18 (26:45)
- macOS Sequoia (33:00)
- AI - Apple Intelligence (40:10)
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There is less than a week before Apple kicks off its Worldwide Developers Conference in California. The rumors are flying, but what should we actually expect Apple to announce? They will also announce their app Design Award winners, and once again, there are a lot of great nominees. Plus, we have all the other tech news, including a rousing Just the Headlines segment. Our goal is to help you keep up with tech, so you can get out there and tech better!
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Main Topic: WWDC Preview (06:30)
MacRumors WWDC Roundup
For the first time since 2021, there won’t be any new hardware at WWDC this year
Apple Music official 2024 WWDC playlist
2024 Apple Design Award finalists
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Lock camera lens (21:05)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (29:00)
From Sandy: Common dietary supplement [fish oil] found to reduce aggression by 30%
Dr Pepper ties Pepsi as America’s #2 soda
Instagram testing controversial unskippable ads in its app
Orcas are still smashing up boats – and we've finally worked out why
Rules that cut air pollution from shipping may be adding to global warming
Eventbrite promoted illegal opioid sales to people searching for addiction recovery help
Ticketmaster hacked. Breach affects more than half a billion users
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MKBHD shares behind-the-scenes look at Apple’s iPhone durability testing (30:50)
LEGO Apple Store up for vote on Ideas site (33:25)
YouTube launches Playables mobile games for iOS (35:20)
YouTube app no longer hijacks Apple TV screen saver after complaints (38:05)
ICQ, one of the oldest instant messengers shutting down June 26th (39:55)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Trees eating things Instagram - Reddit (40:50)
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Dave: The Spatial App for Meta Quest (43:30)
Nate: AUGO Magnetic Screen Door - Self Sealing, Heavy Duty, Hands Free Mesh Partition Keeps Bugs Out - Pet and Kid Friendly - Patent Pending Keep Open Feature - 38 Inch x 83 Inch (48:30)
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Remember when Google's Gemini AI had trouble creating images of people? Well, now they're getting flack for giving horrible advice in their AI Overview feature for Google Search. The Scarlett Johansson ChatGPT story keeps getting weirder. Microsoft Copilot had a big outage. Oh, and we have some tech news that doesn't involve the wild world of AI. Tune in to tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
Main Topic: More Google AI problems (05:55)
Google AI Overview blunders thread on X
Google’s AI really is that stupid, feeds people answers from The Onion
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Enable find parked car (17:45)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:00)
Technical difficulties are delaying robot umpires in Major League Baseball
Spotify is going to break every Car Thing gadget it ever sold
Atari Buys Intellivision Brand, Ending ‘Longest-Running Console War in History’
Windows now has AI-powered copy and paste
Crows can actually count out loud, amazing new study shows
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YouTube has now begun skipping videos altogether for users with ad blockers (28:40)
T-Mobile buying US Cellular; says rural coverage will improve (36:35)
OpenAI didn’t copy Scarlett Johansson’s voice for ChatGPT, records show (39:45)
Affinity apps updated for the first time since acquisition by Canva (41:15)
Microsoft Copilot fixed worldwide after 24-hour outage (45:25)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Every Sample from Paul’s Boutique by the Beastie Boys (47:15)
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Dave: Flighty (52:35)
Nate: GL.iNet GL-MT3000 (Beryl AX) Pocket-Sized Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Travel Gigabit Router | WiFi Router | OpenVPN, Wireguard, Connect to Public & Hotel Wi-Fi login Page, RV (56:20)
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Nate and Dave swapped their Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3 headsets to see how they compare. Plenty of other tech news as well, including Microsoft's new Copilot+ PCs and Scarlett Johansson suing ChatGPT. Of course, we have picks, ProTips, and more tech news, all to help you tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
Main Topic: Apple Vision Pro vs Meta Quest 3 (03:15)
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Set Price Alert on CamelCamelCamel (38:55)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (45:25)
Some people that rented a Tesla from Hertz were still charged for gas
San Francisco police skirting facial recognition ban by having other departments do it for them
Microplastics found in every human testicle in study
Photographer sets new world record with 317 MPH quadcopter drone
Google fixes third actively exploited Chrome zero-day in a week
Samsung mocks Apple’s Crush ad with UnCrush ad
UK police could get Ghostbusters-style backpack devices to halt e-bike getaways
NASA’s proposed plasma rocket would get us to Mars in 2 months
Robot dogs armed with AI-aimed rifles undergo US Marines Special Ops evaluation
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Microsoft unveils Copilot+ PCs with generative AI capabilities baked in - Recall is Microsoft’s key to unlocking the future of PCs (47:20)
Scarlett Johansson says she was 'shocked, angered' when she heard OpenAI's voice that sounded like her (52:20)
Cryptowatch: Bitcoin, Ethereum will hit all-time highs amid ETH ETF approval (54:40)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday, May 2024 Edition (56:20)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Potato or Tomato (58:00)
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Dave: KIWI design Comfort Battery Head Strap Compatible with Meta Quest 3, Battery Strap Extend Playtime NOT Compatible with Our RGB Vertical Charging Stand (01:00:10)
Nate: ZOCONE Tension Curtain Rod, 51-168 Inches Adjustable Closet Tension Rod Rust-free No Drilling Shower Curtain Rod, Anti-slip Spring Steel Rod for Bathroom White (01:05:25)
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OpenAI introduced some big updates to ChatGPT Monday, the day before Google announced a bunch of AI news at their I/O keynote. Both of them, as well as the others, want to be a big part of every aspect of your life. Is this a good thing? We will discuss it and share our thoughts. Plus, we have some other tech news to catch up on after Apple's iPad event last week.
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INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC (03:35)
OpenAI debuts GPT-4o ‘omni’ model now powering ChatGPT
Everything announced at Google I/O
AI copilots are changing how coding is taught
Google Analytics vs Facebook Pixel (26:20)
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Restart iPhone without screen (29:00)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (39:15)
Photographer sets world record for fastest drone flight at 298 MPH
"Roaring Kitty" trader returns, causing GameStop shares to jump more than 70%
Plato’s final hours recounted in scroll found in Vesuvius ash
Shell’s flagship carbon capture project sold $200M of ‘phantom’ emissions credits
Novel attack against virtually all VPN apps neuters their entire purpose
New iPads won’t include stickers in the box due to Apple’s environmental goals
t:connect iOS app for insulin pump could kill users, says FDA
HorseGPT fails to predict Kentucky Derby winner
Firefox power user keeps 7,400+ browser tabs open for 2 years
Dave & Buster’s to allow customers to bet on arcade games
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Apple’s new iPad Pro ad sparks outrage as Hugh Grant and more slam tech giant (43:10)
No, you don't need a 'very bespoke AOSP' to turn your phone into a Rabbit R1 — here's proof (47:20)
Solar storm knocks out farmers’ tractor GPS systems during peak planting systems (48:30)
Comcast to launch Peacock, Netflix, and Apple TV+ bundle at a vastly reduced price (58:10)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Copy the Shrug Emoji (59:25)
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Dave: Linsoul TANGZU Wan’er S.G HiFi 10mm Dynamic Driver PET Diaphragm in-Ear Earphone with Ergonomic Shape, Detachable 2Pin OFC Braided Cable for Audiophile Musician DJ Stage Black, Wan’er S.G (01:01:20)
Nate: SEEDEEM Toaster 2 Slice, Stainless Steel Bread Toaster, LCD Display, 7 Shade Setting, 1.4'' Wide Slots, Digital Toaster for Bagel, Defrost, Reheat Function, Removable Crumb Tray, 900W, Silver Metallic (01:04:20)
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Apple showed their Let Loose iPad event this morning. In the hardware department, Apple announced new iPad Airs, M4 iPad Pros, a new Magic Keyboard, and the new Pencil Pro. They also talked about Final Cut Pro 2, Logic Pro 2, and the new Final Cut camera app. Some impressive hardware and software, but do you need it? Apple also announced a price drop on the 10th-generation base iPad.
Note: While live, we got temporarily shut down by YouTube, but all the audio is there.
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INTRO (00:00)
Watch the full event from Apple
iPad Air (06:35)
M4 iPad Pro (09:30)
Final Cut Pro 2 and Logic Pro 2 (22:10)
Apple Pencil Pro (31:20)
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Well, the reviews are out on the Rabbit R1. How does it compare to the Humane AI Pin or Limitless? Do we really need another gadget to do AI for us? Plus, what's the deal with the TikTok ban? We also announce the winner of our Notpicks giveaway! And all the other tech goodness you've come to expect.
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INTRO (00:00)
NOTPICKS.COM GIVEAWAY (02:45)
Rabbit R1. Is AI in a Box worth it? (11:25)
MKBHD strikes again, “Barely Reviewable”
iJustine is partner with R1, doesn’t say one bad thing about it
AI hardware is like trying to invent the iPod after the iPhone
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Facebook feeds (19:50)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (26:30)
US Post Office phishing sites get as much traffic as the real one
Generative AI arrives in the gene editing world of CRISPR
Thermonator, the Flame-Throwing Robot Dog, Can Now Be Yours for $9,420
Microsoft releases MS-DOS 4 source code on GitHub
Ford just reported a massive loss on every electric vehicle it sold
DJI might get banned next in the US
US teacher charged with using AI to frame principal with hate speech clip
Airline keeps mistaking 101-year-old woman for a 1-year-old
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Biden signs TikTok ‘ban’ bill into law, starting the clock for ByteDance to divest it - ByteDance prefers TikTok shutdown in US if legal options fail, sources say - Biden campaign plans to keep using TikTok through the election (31:55)
With YouTube Booming, Podcast Creators Get Camera-Ready (38:25)
Google delays third-party cookie demise yet again (43:10)
Police warn of thieves using wifi-jamming tech to disarm cameras, alarms (46:15)
BONUS ODD TAKE: BioNumbers - The database of useful biological numbers (48:05)
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Dave: SAMSUNG 28-Inch ViewFinity UR55 Series 4K UHD IPS Computer Monitor, HDR10, AMD FreeSync, HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.2, Bezelless Display, Eye Care, LU28R550UQNXZA, 2023 (55:20)
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Over at Meta, Mark Zuckerberg has released the Open-Source Llama 3 and integrated it into Meta AI. He also put it in sunglasses. In related news, has big news about the Quest platform. Then we get on to the rest of the week's tech news, with some great tips and picks to help you tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
Zuckerberg’s Llama 3, Meta AI, and more (11:30)
What does Meta AI do? The latest upgrade creates images as you type and more.
Introducing Meta Llama 3: The most capable openly available LLM to date
Hugging Face - on a journey to advance and democratize artificial intelligence through open source and open science.
The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses have multimodal AI now
Meta expands its mixed reality beyond the Quest headsets
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: AirDrop tips (33:15)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (42:55)
Biden marked Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in solar power grants
Apple reportedly stops production of FineWoven accessories
Software glitch saw Aussie casino give away millions in cash
Google fires 28 employees after sit-in protest over Israel cloud contract
96% of US hospital websites share visitor info with Meta, Google, data brokers
Stellarator fusion reactor gets new life thanks to a creative magnet workaround
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Boston Dynamics unveils new electric Atlas robot (46:40)
Amazon cloud unit kills Snowmobile data transfer truck eight years after driving 18-wheeler onstage (50:00)
Limitless is a new AI tool for your meetings — and an all-hearing wearable gadget (52:00)
Google brings AI-powered editing tools, like Magic Editor, to all Google Photos users for free (55:20)
BONUS ODD TAKE: The Fish Doorbell (57:10)
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It's that time of year to do some spring cleaning, which includes your tech world as well. Nate came up with the very "helpful" acronym P.F.A.N.T.S.S. to help you think through the aspects of your technology world that could use some attention. Maybe this will be the year that we practice what we preach! After that, we'll get you caught up with what's going on in the world of tech and provide some helpful tips and picks so that you can tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
Spring Cleaning Your P.F.A.N.T.S.S. (09:40)
Physical
Files
Apps
Notifications
Time
Subscriptions
Security
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Photo album duplicates (31:30)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (36:25)
Apple alerts users in 92 nations to mercenary spyware attacks
Taylor Swift Songs Return to TikTok
Walmart will deploy robotic forklifts in its distribution centers
Microsoft starts testing ads in the Windows 11 Start menu
The Motion Picture Association has big plans to crack down on movie piracy again
Chechnya is banning music that's too fast or slow
Computer scientist wins Turing Award for seminal work on randomness
TAKES:
Humane AI Pin review: not even close (37:45)
Macs with AI-focused M4 chip launching this year (41:25)
April’s Patch Tuesday Brings Record Number of Fixes (44:05)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Neal.fun - Who Was Alive? (45:50)
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Nate: Udio.com - AI Music Generation (53:15)
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We all have a lot of data online, is there any chance of getting rid of our digital footprint? We've got a couple services that claim to help, but is it a hopeless endeavor? If it is, we follow that with some very helpful websites in other areas. Then it's on to a whirlwind of tech news, tips, and picks to help you tech better.
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INTRO (00:00)
Can you delete yourself from the internet? (07:15)
Joindeleteme.com - Your personal data is yours again
Deleteme.com - Discover & control your digital footprint
Justdeleteme.xyz - A directory of direct links to delete your account from web services
Actually helpful websites: (22:00)
IlovePDF.com - Every tool you need to work with PDFs in one place
BookPecker.com - 14,509 books summarized in 5 bullet points
12ft.io - Browse a cleaner web!
FMHY.net - free media heck yeah
Alltop.com - Top news for any topic
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Quickly scroll back down in Photos for iOS (32:30)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (36:00)
The Internet Archive just backed up an entire Caribbean island
President Biden is now posting into the fediverse
San Francisco's light rail to upgrade from floppy disks
First patient receives cell therapy that turns lymph node into tiny liver
Trash from the International Space Station may have hit a house in Florida
NASA picks 3 companies to help astronauts drive around the moon
White House directs NASA to create time standard for the moon
TAKES:
Apple opens the App Store to retro game emulators (40:00)
9 of the 10 most-watched streaming programs are reruns (42:35)
Roku explores taking over HDMI feeds with ads (45:20)
Google rolling out Find My Device network for Android (47:25)
BONUS ODD TAKE: 37 Heaven! (48:35)
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In the last 7 months, Nate and Isla have watched @MrBeast videos over 1000 times. Who is MrBeast, and why is he the biggest YouTuber on the planet? We'll do our best to explain his complicated world and convince you to be a fan! Plus we'll have our usual tech news, picks, and tips to help you tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
April Fools Day - MKBHD, Big Bite® Hot Dog Sparkling Water (01:30)
MrBeast (07:35)
Who is MrBeast?
The videos
Philanthropy
Feastables
Biggest game show ever on Amazon Prime
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Apple note link color (41:55)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (46:45)
SWAT team raids innocent family over stolen AirPods, inaccurate 'FindMy' app tracking
Facebook snooped on users’ Snapchat traffic in secret project
Scientists turn to AI to make beer taste even better
A faster spinning Earth may cause timekeepers to subtract a second from world clocks
Nigerian woman faces jail time for Facebook review of tomato sauce
The Pirate Bay’s oldest torrent is now 20 years old
Arizona's Governor Signs Bill Making Pluto the Official State Planet
TAKES:
Sam Bankman-Fried gets 25 years in prison for fraud and money laundering at FTX, ordered to pay $11B in forfeiture (50:30)
Gmail turns 20 (51:30)
Canva acquires Affinity to fill the Adobe-sized holes in its design suite (52:35)
Amazon ditches ‘Just Walk Out’ checkouts at its grocery stores (54:40)
AT&T says personal data from 73 million current and former account holders leaked onto dark web (57:45)
BONUS ODD TAKE: FreeBlockbuster.org (59:55)
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As we often discuss, AI is moving fast. Many people say that Apple is getting left behind. Well, this week, Apple's AI plan is becoming clearer. There's plenty of other tech news to discuss, like the looming TikTok ban, Walmart's selling the MacBook Air, and the tech layoffs continue. We also have some witty humor, pro tips, and picks for your enjoyment.
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INTRO (00:00)
World Backup Day March 31st (03:30)
Big Tech vs. Big Government
The United States DoJ is suing Apple (05:30)
How painful are all of these fines? (12:20)
Apple, Meta, Google Probed by EU Under New Digital-Competition Law (14:50)
The EU’s Digital Markets Act (16:05)
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Charge iPhone Battery Faster in Airplane Mode (18:05)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (20:35)
In 2022, ringtone sales still managed to generate $11 million
Ron DeSantis signs bill requiring parental consent for kids under 16 to hold social media accounts
Tennessee becomes first US state with law protecting musicians from AI
Nicholas Hawkes, 39, becomes first in England to be jailed for cyber flashing
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia glitch lets customers withdraw millions
Reddit shares rise 30% to start week after social media company’s IPO
Formula 1 chief appalled to find team using Excel to manage 20,000 car parts
TAKES:
Apple using multiple AI sources for the backend and providing an Apple-ish front end (23:30)
Trump’s Truth Social valued at more than $9bn as it goes public in New York (24:25)
Watch Neuralink’s first human subject demonstrate his brain-computer interface (25:50)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Tunnel to the other side of the world (27:35)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: HGST - WD Ultrastar DC HC520 HDD | HUH721212ALE601 | 12TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 256MB Cache 3.5-Inch | ISE 512e | Helium Data Center Internal Hard Disk Drive Renewed (34:10)
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As we often discuss, AI is moving fast. Many people say that Apple is getting left behind. Well, this week, Apple's AI plan is becoming clearer. There's plenty of other tech news to discuss, like the looming TikTok ban, Walmart's selling the MacBook Air, and the tech layoffs continue. We also have some witty humor, pro tips, and picks for your enjoyment.
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INTRO (00:00)
About that TikTok ban (03:45)
Apple and AI
Apple Is in Talks to Let Google Gemini Power iPhone AI Features (06:00)
Apple acquires startup DarwinAI as AI efforts ramp up (08:10)
Apple researchers achieve breakthroughs in multimodal AI as company ramps up investments (11:50)
Nvidia’s GTC 2024 Keynote - Blackwell, NVLink Switch, NIM, Project GROOT (16:25)
CryptoWatch:
Ethereum network finishes cost-cutting Duncan software upgrade (18:20)
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Measure AR (20:40)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:25)
ASCII art elicits harmful responses from 5 major AI chatbots
Cisco completes $28 Billion acquisition of Splunk
Playing thriving reef sounds on underwater speakers ‘could save damaged corals’
Monopoly Go hits $2B in revenue just 10 months after launch
Neil Young Says His Music Is Returning to Spotify
xAI is releasing the weights and architecture of their 314 billion parameter Mixture-of-Experts model, Grok-1
Games are coming to LinkedIn
Google DeepMind’s latest AI agent learned to play Goat Simulator 3
McDonald's IT systems outage impacts restaurants worldwide
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Walmart brings the M1 MacBook Air to its shelves for $699 (29:30)
Apple Vision Pro used in UK spinal fusion operation (34:45)
Laid-off techies face ‘sense of impending doom’ with job cuts at highest since dot-com crash (36:20)
Automakers are sharing consumers’ driving behavior with insurance companies (40:20)
BONUS ODD TAKE: The Great Toilet Rebrand (45:30)
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Dave: TP-Link Tapo Pan/Tilt Security Camera for Baby Monitor, Pet Camera w/ Motion Detection, 1080P, 2-Way Audio, Night Vision, Cloud & SD Card Storage, Works with Alexa & Google Home Tapo C200 (49:20)
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Dave comes through with a great ProTip about AirPods that neither of us knew about, that's rare. No new iPads yet. Rivian announced their new EVs. We've got some follow-up on Crypto Watch. Plus some great tips and picks to help you tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
Rivian R2, R3, and R3X launch event: the EV company’s more affordable SUVs are here (03:30)
CryptoWatch:
OG Bitcoiner sold 1000 BTC that were mined in 2010 (09:30)
Take A Look At The Top 10 Meme Coins For 2024 And Chase Those 100x Returns (12:00)
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Share Airtag Location (16:40)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (22:10)
Pentagon Review Finds No Evidence of Alien Cover-Up
Linux Passes 4% Desktop Market Share
MIT Scientist Raises $53 Million to Deploy AI for Dentists
United Plane Veers Off Runway in Third Boeing Incident This Week
5,800 pounds of batteries tossed off the International Space Station in 2021 fell to Earth last week
TAKES:
Oscars 2024: Netflix Wins Just One Award and Apple Shut Out After Streamers Combine for 32 Nominations (25:35)
Zuck roasts the Apple headset again (31:40)
Teachers are embracing ChatGPT-powered grading (34:40)
Patch Tuesday, March 2024 Edition (37:05)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Neal.fun Space Elevator (40:15)
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Dave: Sony 4K HD Video Recording FDRAX33 Handycam Camcorder (43:30)
Nate: Anker Nano Power Bank with Built-in Foldable USB-C Connector, 5,000mAh Portable Charger 22.5W, for iPhone 15/15 Plus/15 Pro/15 Pro Max, Samsung S22/23 Series, Huawei, iPad Pro/Air, AirPods, and More (48:40)
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Bitcoin hit an all-time high today, and we're trying to figure out why. Will it keep going up? Who knows. We were also hoping for some big iPad news this week, but Apple released some other stuff instead. Then we get into the rest of the tech news, some pro tips, and our picks of the week, enjoy!
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INTRO (00:00)
CryptoWatch
- Bitcoin hits record high. Here's what's driving up the price (03:05)
- Bitcoin euphoria is back as investors prepare for the quadrennial ‘halving’ (07:00)
- 4 Reasons to Buy Coinbase Stock Like There's No Tomorrow (10:00)
- Apple launches new 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air with M3 chip, support for two external displays, faster Wi-Fi (12:20)
- Apple refreshes iPhone cases and watchbands (20:35)
- iOS 17.4 brings podcast transcripts (21:50)
- Tech worker's wife says she didn't want Apple Vision Pro in wedding pictures (23:25)
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Special lists in Reminders app (25:30)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (29:05)
- Winklevoss Twins’ Start-Up Will Pay Burned Customers $1B
- Self-pay gas station pumps break across NZ as software can’t handle Leap Day
- Elon Musk sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over ‘betrayal’ of nonprofit AI mission
- Carmakers Must Bring Back Buttons, Says Europe
- Facebook, Threads and Instagram back online after 2-hour outage
- Sergey Brin says Google ‘definitely messed up’ Gemini image launch
- Unhoused man accused of trying to steal a Waymo self-driving car in downtown L.A.
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- Call-Center Firm Sinks on Klarna Claims AI Is Doing Agents’ Jobs (31:05)
- HP wants you to pay up to $36/month to rent a printer that it monitors (34:50)
- Apple says iPhone 15 batteries have a longer lifespan than initially thought (38:50)
- Portland Unipiper facing uphill battle after Facebook hack (41:00)
Bonus Odd Take: Old’aVista - The most powerful guide to the old internet (43:55)
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- Dave: Elebase USB to USB C Adapter 4 Pack (46:35)
- Nate: CapCut Video Creation (50:55
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Today is the 26th day of the Apple Vision Pro being available. We start the show by discussing our experiences with it and some of the other talking points out there. We also have other news to discuss, especially Google Gemini's AI issues. Plus, we've got some great tips and picks to help you tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
THE AVP 26 DAYS IN:
Nate’s experience (03:05)
Dave’s experience (10:50)
Vision Pro Return rate (17:00)
Over 1000 native apps for Vision Pro (23:20)
Crackgate screen issues (25:20)
Build price estimates (27:30)
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Swipe up to close apps (31:50)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (39:00)
Apple Upgrades iMessage With PQ3 Quantum Computer-Resistant Encryption Protocol
AT&T Will Issue $5 Reimbursements For 12-Hour Outage
Doom Is Now Playable On A $2,000+ Lawnmower Because Why Not
Man in Backyard Talks to Orbiting Astronaut Using Homemade Antenna
NASA Streams Cat Video From Deep, Deep Space
Apple cancels plans to build an electric car
Wendy’s planning Uber-style ‘surge pricing’ where burger prices fluctuate based on demand
TAKES:
Google’s Gemini has some serious bias issues (41:45)
ChatGPT goes temporarily “insane” with unexpected outputs, spooking users (48:40)
Apple releases speedy Sports App (49:55)
Fat Patch Tuesday, February 2024 Edition (52:50)
Vending machine error reveals secret face image database of college students (54:00)
Bonus Odd Take: A faithful recreation of Tetris on the Electronic 60 original (56:20)
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Dave: Xbox Wireless Controller – Starfield Limited Edition Series X|S, One, and Windows Devices (58:35)
Nate: South Chicago Packing Wagyu Beef Tallow, 42 Ounces, Paleo-friendly, Keto-friendly, 100% Pure Wagyu (01:03:40)
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Nate just got back to town from Social Media Marketing World in San Diego. There was a lot of AI talk there so he recaps some of what is here now and what is coming in AI and how we use it. There's also more stories about AI, because it is moving fast. Besides AI, we've got the other tech stories you might care about and some great tips and picks to help you tech better.
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INTRO (00:00)
FOLLOWUP:
Social Media Marketing World 2024 (2:20)
OpenAI’s Sora creates 1-minute videos from text (16:25)
Nvidia Overtakes Alphabet, One Day After Eclipsing Amazon (20:15)
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Background Sounds in iOS (23:30)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (29:35)
Thanks to Machine Learning, Scientist Finally Recover Text From The Charred Scrolls of Vesuvius
After trying the Vision Pro, Mark Zuckerberg says Quest 3 ‘is the better product, period’
Your AI Girlfriend Is a Data-Harvesting Horror Show
Starlink's Laser System Is Beaming 42 Million GB of Data Per Day
Google Joins Satellite Mission To Scan Globe for Methane Leaks
TAKES:
Walmart to buy TV maker Vizio for $2.3 billion in move to grow its ad business (31:50)
Apple Officially Warns Users To Stop Putting Wet iPhones in Rice (35:25)
Insider steals 79,000 email addresses at work to promote own business (38:15)
Wyze camera outage allowed some users to spy inside others’ homes (40:30)
Bonus Odd Take: Things Unexpectedly Named After People (44:50)
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Dave: Car Jump Starter, BUTURE 1500A Peak 13800mAh Portable Car Battery Starter up to 7.0L Gas/5.5L Diesel Engines Auto Battery Booster Pack with Smart Safety Jumper Cable, Fast Outputs 3.0 (50:30)
Nate: “Not Pick” 2024 Upgraded Version - Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable 1M/Portable [Apple MFi Certified] Magnetic Wireless Charging Compatible with Apple Watch Series 9/8/7/6/SE/5/4/3/2 - White (55:00)
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Super Bowl ads are a thing. Disney is getting into the Fortnite game. iTunes is really going away this time. Plus, there is so much more in the world of technology to discuss. Plus, we've got tips and picks to help you tech better. Enjoy!
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Intro (00:00)
Followup:
Superb Owl thoughts - The Tech Company Super Bowl Ads of 2024 - Best 2024 Super Bowl commercials: All 59 ranked according to USA TODAY Ad Meter (04:35)
Disney Invests $1.5 Billion in ‘Fortnite’ Developer Epic Games: ‘Our Biggest Foray Into the Game Space Ever,’ Iger Says (09:30)
ESPN, Fox and Warner Team Up to Create Sports Streaming Platform (12:30)
Grammarly lays off 230 employees as part of a ‘business restructuring’ (14:50)
Google rebrands Bard chatbot as Gemini, rolls out paid subscription (17:50)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Quickly send photos in Messages (19:45)
Just the headlines: (22:20)
Mob sets Waymo car ablaze in San Francisco
Ring video doorbell customers angry at 43% price hike
Americans lost record $10 billion to fraud in 2023, FTC warns
In a first for Uber since becoming a public company, an annual profit
Alaska Air CEO says loose bolts found in ‘many’ Boeing Jets
Snap is recalling and refunding every drone it ever sold
Should you flush with toilet lid up or down? Study says it doesn’t matter
Takes:
Apple Officially Splits iTunes for Windows Into Apple Music, TV, and Devices Apps (27:30)
MS-DOS and Windows 3.11 still run train dashboards at German railway — company listed admin job for 30-year-old operating system (29:10)
Fraudulent app impersonating LastPass currently available in Apple App Store (32:15)
3 million smart toothbrushes were not used in a DDoS attack after all, but it could happen (33:50)
Bonus Odd Take: Sandtris (35:35)
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Dave: UNCN Wide Microwave Heating pad with Washable Cover 9 * 15" Microwavable Hot Pad for Neck Shoulder, Cramps, Back Pain Relief, Cordless Warm Compress Weighted Moist Heat Pack for Aches, Unscented (38:50)
Nate: sarlar Hard Carrying Case Compatible with Meta Oculus Quest 2/Quest 3 Original/Elite Version VR Gaming Headset and Touch Controllers Accessories, Suitable for Travel and Home Storage (41:55)
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Nate got his new Apple Vision Pro, and we discuss the pickup, setup, and the first few days of spatial computing. Then, we get into the latest tech news, some great tech tips, and our picks of the week. Joe Rogan is getting paid. Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber's music is off TikTok, Facebook stock went crazy, and plenty more.
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Intro (00:00)
Followup:
- Apple Vision Pro Pickup and Use (01:00)
- Hulu is cracking down on password sharing, just like Disney Plus and Netflix (28:15)
- FTX scraps plan to revive exchange and will repay billions to customers (30:50)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Apple Watch Mirroring (32:15)
Just the headlines: (35:20)
- Inert nuclear missile found in US man's garage
- Apple declares last MacBook Pro with an optical drive obsolete
- Mathematicians finally solved Feynman’s “reverse sprinkler” problem
- Ex-IRS contractor sentenced to 5 years in prison for leaking Trump's tax records
- Doom Runs on E. Coli Bacteria Now
- Could We Fight Global Warming With A Giant Umbrella in Outer Space?
Takes:
- Joe Rogan Gets New Spotify Deal Worth Up to $250 Million (37:25)
- Universal Music’s War on TikTok: Behind the Battle Plan (39:40)
- Meta’s $197 Billion Surge Is Biggest in Stock-Market History (42:10)
- 23andMe’s Fall From $6 Billion to Nearly $0 (44:25)
- Finance worker pays out $25 million after video call with deepfake ‘chief financial officer’ (45:35)
Bonus Odd Take: Infinite Craft - Neal.fun (47:10)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: SmallRig Super Camera Clamp Mount, Double Ball Head Magic Arm Adapter, Fence/Desk/Tripod Mount for Monitor/Light/Camera, for Insta360, for Gopro 1138 (50:15)
Nate: 2nd Generation Portable Travel Bidet by GUSTYLE, IPX6 Waterproof Electric Bidet Sprayer with Automatic Decompression Film and Nozzle 180 Degree Adjustment 140ml (52:20)
Ramazon™ purchase (57:15)
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We try to make sense of all the regulatory changes Apple is making and why most of it won't be used. But it is the Mac's 40th birthday, so let's celebrate. Plenty of other tech news to get caught up on and some great tips and picks to help you tech better. Enjoy!
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Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Record your passwords somewhere! (00:00)
Followup:
The first release of Internet Explorer (1995) is closer in time to the Apollo 11 moon landing (1969) than now (11:50)
Tech layoffs balloon in January as Wall Street rally lifts Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft to records (13:40)
Amazon Prime Video ads start from today – up to 3.5 mins per hour (18:15)
Microsoft closes a loophole that created Taylor Swift deepfakes (22:35)
The deepfake era of US politics is upon us (24:00)
Following lawsuit, rep admits “AI” George Carlin was human-written (26:10)
Just the headlines: (28:30)
NYC first to designate social media as environmental toxin
Amazon Ring stops letting police request footage in Neighbors app after outcry
Fossil is quitting smartwatches
LG Washing Machine Found Sending 3.7 GB of Data a Day
Google Maps can now navigate inside tunnels
Apple captures the top spot in the Chinese smartphone market
Iconic Kim Kardashian: Hollywood mobile game shutting down after a decade
Takes:
Apple regulatory changes
Apple details how it plans to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (31:30)
Apple opens App Store to game streaming services (37:10)
Apple revises US App Store rules to let developers link to outside payment methods, but it will still charge a commission (38:20)
The Oregon DMV took in $11.5 million in 2019 by selling your information (41:20)
iPhone apps secretly harvest data when they send you notifications (45:00)
Bonus Odd Take: Happy 40th birthday, Macintosh (49:00)
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Dave: SmallRig P200 Led Video Light Panel, 10" Key Light 2500-6500K, 98+ CRI, 192 Led Beads 2000 Lux, for Streaming, Home Studio, Zoom Meeting, Video Conferencing, Photography 4065 (54:40)
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Before the Apple Vision Pro is in people's hands next week, we've got plenty of tech goodness to hold you over. Samsung Unpacked happened with their focus on AI. Pokemon adjacent Palworld is a hit. NASA finally opened a canister of dust from an asteroid. All that and so much more, enjoy!
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Followup:
- Bluetti 600W vs Anker 300W- can be used as UPS (09:10)
- Dead 8GB drive #onebackupisnonebackup (10:35)
- Amazon is eliminating hundreds of jobs at Prime Video and MGM Studios (14:50)
- Google Assistant is removing these 17 features (17:20)
- Apple might have sold up to 180,000 Vision Pro headsets over pre-order weekend (19:15)
Just the headlines: (25:00)
- Google now admits it could collect data in Chrome's Incognito mode
- SpaceX's new direct-to-cell Starlink satellites relay their 1st text messages
- Chicago Public Schools lost over $20 million in electronics in one year, report says
- GameStop bails on crypto gaming, killing NFT marketplace
- Luminate's 2023 report: the global music industry passed 4T streams in 2023, a new record and up 34% YoY; Taylor Swift accounted for one in every 78 US streams
Takes:
- Samsung Unpacked 2024 recap: Galaxy AI, S24 Ultra, Smart Ring, and more (27:45)
- Palworld is a hit, and it’s easy to see why (31:35)
- Nasa finally unlocks canister of dust from 4.6bn-year-old asteroid (34:15)
- HP CEO evokes James Bond-style hack via ink cartridges (36:35)
- Mother of all breaches reveals 26 billion records (38:35)
Bonus Odd Take: Apparently PETA makes video games (41:35)
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Dave: RG35XX Plus Handheld Game Console with Storage Bag, 3.5 in IPS Screen Linux OS 3300mAH Battery 64G TF Card with 5500+ Games, Support HDMI TV Output 5G WiFi Bluetooth 4.2 Gray, 64G (44:50)
Nate: YaFex Water Dental Flosser Teeth Pick - Cordless Portable Oral Irrigator Rechargeable Collapsible Mini Irrigation Cleaner with Case, 4 Modes, with DIY, IPX7 Waterproof Travel Floss for Teeth Cleaning (51:20)
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We tried to cover what was released at CES this year, but it all seems expensive or does not solve any problems we have. Hopefully, we'll be there next year to bring you the good stuff. Dave starts the show off with a helpful protip to make space on your iPhone, and we've got some great picks at the end, enjoy!
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Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Keep up with storage management on iOS (00:00)
Followup:
Notnerd 8th-anniversary - Episode 1: Define Notnerd/ 17th anniversary of iPhone announcement (11:50)
Microsoft launches Copilot Pro for $20 per month per user (15:15)
Cryptowatch - Traders flock to US crypto products after spot ETF Bitcoin approvals (18:25)
SEC’s X account compromise was ‘not due to any breach of X’s systems,’ company says (22:05)
Just the headlines: (23:50)
AI girlfriend bots are already flooding OpenAI’s GPT store
Lazy use of AI leads to Amazon products called “I cannot fulfill that request”
'Technical glitch' in payroll software sparks riots in Papua New Guinea
Japan startup eyes fusion laser to shoot down space junk from ground
Volkswagen says it’s putting ChatGPT in its cars for ‘enriching conversations’
AI-Generated George Carlin Drops Comedy Special
Takes:
The best tech gadgets at CES 2024 (26:20)
The weirdest tech and gadgets at CES 2024 (41:30)
These are the most dangerous products from CES 2024, according to privacy and environmental advocates (44:50)
Bonus Odd Take: Rigged Coin Flip (47:40)
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Dave: GoveeLife E-Ink Bluetooth Thermometer Hygrometer, Smart Digital Indoor Wireless Temperature Humidity Sensor with Alert, Free Data Storage Export, for Home Room Greenhouse Wall, 1 Pcak with Battery (49:00)
Nate: BLUETTI Portable Power Station EB3A, 268Wh LiFePO4 Battery Backup w/ 2 600W 1200W Surge AC Outlets, Recharge from 0-80% in 30 Min., Solar Generator for Outdoor Camping Solar Panel Optional (52:50)
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Apple finally gave us some details on the Feb. 2 release of Apple Vision Pro, mostly to steal the thunder from CES 2024. On top of that, Apple got some major props when an iPhone survived a fall from Alaska Airlines Flight 1282. A lot of fun news, tips, picks, and randomness on this week's show; enjoy!
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Intro (00:00)
Followup:
Apple Vision Pro launches on February 2, preorders next week (08:55)
Amazon captured 29% of online orders before Christmas (21:40)
Microsoft’s Copilot app is now available on iOS (26:50)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Merge Google Photos and Apple Photos (30:55)
Just the headlines: (43:10)
Is LinkedIn becoming the hottest new dating site?
Mexican cartel provided wifi to locals – with threat of death if they didn’t use it
Law firm that handles data breaches was hit by data breach
New Jersey used Covid relief funds to buy banned Chinese surveillance cameras
ChatGPT bombs test on diagnosing kids’ medical cases with 83% error rate
Chief executive of collapsed crypto fund HyperVerse does not appear to exist
Takes:
This iPhone fell out of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 (44:55)
The latest Xbox Series S supports physical formats, and by that I mean bread (48:45)
Clicks keyboard for iPhone (50:15)
Meet Link History, Facebook’s new way to track the websites you visit (55:05)
Bonus Odd Take: 1 dimensional PacMan (58:45)
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Dave - Moukey Audio Mixer Line Mixer, DC 5V, 6-Stereo Ultra, Low-Noise 6-Channel for Sub-Mixing, Ideal for Small Clubs or Bars, As Guitars, Bass, Keyboards Mixer, 2021 New Version-MAMX2 (01:00:25)
Nate - KeySmart Nano Pliers, Mini Pocket Keychain Pliers that fit inside KeySmart, Ideal for Fishing, Camping and other indoor and outdoor uses Stainless Steel (01:06:45)
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2023 has just come to a close, and we take this episode to look back at some of the biggest stories, best tips, and favorite picks from the past 52 episodes. We also discussed what's on the horizon for 2024 in the world of technology and beyond. We are very grateful for all the support this last year and looking forward to bringing you another 52 great episodes this year.
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Intro (00:00)
Followup:
Elon Musk, Twitter/X, Space, Tesla - Since Elon Musk’s Twitter purchase, firm reportedly lost 72% of its value (11:25)
Chinese Spy Balloon - U.S. intelligence officials determined the Chinese spy balloon used a U.S. internet provider to communicate (15:55)
SBF and FTX - U.S. drops plan to prosecute convicted SBF for over $100M in unlawful campaign donations (18:00)
AI - Researchers have a magic tool to understand AI: Harry Potter (19:35)
What do we think is ahead? (25:40)
Best of 2023 Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week:
Scanning Document into Files and Notes on iOS (33:50)
Copy and Paste Photo Edits (38:00)
Indent List in Apple Notes and Reminders (41:15)
Just the headlines: (43:30)
Linux is the only OS to support diagonal PC monitor mode — dev champions the case for 22-degree-rotation computing
Vizio agrees to pay $3 million for alleged ‘false’ refresh rate claims
Multiple Mickey Mouse horror movies announced as Steamboat Willie enters public domain
After 34 Years, Someone Finally Beat Tetris
‘No Laughing Matter:’ Clowns sue Clowns.com for wage theft
Bonus Odd Take: Grand Illusions YouTube Channel (45:45)
Picks of the Week:
iPhone 15 Pro Max Check-in (50:20)
Dave:
FULAIM X5 Wireless Lavalier Microphone System (58:35)
Apple Watch Ultra (01:02:40)
Sony Alpha ZV-E10 (01:03:55)
Nate:
CERAKOTE Ceramic Headlight Restoration Kit (01:07:00)
Augtarlion Aluminum Telescoping Ladder (01:08:10)
AirPods Pro USB-C (01:12:05)
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We've got hot egg nog (and ranch nog) talk this week to wash down all the tech news there is to cover. Comcast has a major breach. Royal Match is taking over Candy Crush, and you might want to wait to order your new Aston Martin for the new CarPlay. All that and some great pro tips and tech picks throughout!
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Intro (00:00)
Followup:
Episode 77: Stanky Bean (16:00)
Christmas Gifts (17:40)
Puzzle game ‘Royal Match’ dethrones ‘Candy Crush’ from top of app store (19:50)
X Community Notes (21:25)
Aston Martin, Porsche Preview Bespoke Apple CarPlay Interfaces (26:00)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: If you received electronics as gifts for the holidays, here’s what you should do first (29:00)
Just the headlines: (37:15)
Comcast Xfinity data breach affects over 35 million people
Beeper says it’s done trying to bring iMessage to Android after month-long ‘cat and mouse’ game with Apple
Mystery of the missing International Space Station tomato finally solved
Vibrating pill may give dieters a feeling of fullness, study suggests
Meta Quest Pro now has tongue tracking
Takes:
Car buyer hilariously tricks Chevy AI bot into selling a Tahoe for $1, ’no takesies backsies’ (40:20)
Apple announces new ‘contingent pricing’ feature for App Store subscriptions (42:50)
Apple’s Infinite Loop store permanently closing next month (44:30)
He stole hundreds of iPhones and looted people’s life savings. He told us how (47:10)
Bonus Odd Take: Egg Nog - A project (51:35)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: iFixit Mako Driver Kit - 64 Precision Bit Set for Electronics Repair (57:00)
Nate: SHASHIBO Shape Shifting Box - Award-Winning, Patented Fidget Cube w/ 36 Rare Earth Magnets - Transforms Into Over 70 Shapes, Download Fun in Motion Toys Mobile App (Original Series - Elements) (01:01:25)
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We brought some festiveness to the episode as we discussed the week's tech news. Plenty of sidesteps, tips, picks, and we even helped "Producer Todd" decide what to have for dinner. Listen in so you can get out there and tech better.
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Intro (00:00)
Followup:
Andrew “The Annihilator” Ngai won his 3rd straight Microsoft Excel Championship (08:55)
Google’s app store ruled an illegal monopoly, as a jury sides with Epic Games (12:45)
Security robot will patrol part of downtown Portland (17:30)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday, December 2023 Edition (20:10)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Sleep Focus on iOS lock screen (22:10)
Just the headlines: (27:00)
Adobe abandons $20 billion acquisition of Figma
Wendy’s expanding use of AI chatbot to take orders at drive-thrus
SBF’s lawyer says his client was the ‘worst’ ever under cross-examination
Microsoft Office is finally available on Meta Quest headsets
Stop planting trees, says guy who inspired world to plant a trillion trees
Nate’s Amazingly Awkward Christmas Playlist - Apple Music - Spotify
Takes:
Apple to halt Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 sales in the US this week (35:20)
Apple now sells the AirPods Pro USB-C case by itself — for $99 (38:55)
Netflix releases viewing numbers for first time (40:30)
Your smart TV knows what you are watching (43:55)
Bonus Odd Take: Matryoshka Dolls (52:00)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: TP-Link Tapo Matter Supported Smart Plug Mini (56:55)
Nate: Meross Smart Plug Mini, 15A & Reliable Wi-Fi, Support Apple HomeKit, Siri, Alexa, Echo, Google Assistant and Nest Hub, App Control, Timer, No Hub Needed, 2.4G WiFi Only, 4 Pack (59:55)
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Google and Facebook released new AI products, the GTA 6 trailer is here, and Beeper is here, then it's not, then it is. As we roll into the holidays, there's plenty of tech news to get caught up on. Plus, we've got some helpful tips, picks of the week, and epic driveway cam footage. All so you can get out there and tech better!
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Intro (00:00)
Followup:
Google’s best Gemini demo was faked (04:20)
Gmail’s AI-powered spam detection is its biggest security upgrade in years (07:35)
Meta publicly launches AI image generator trained on your Facebook, Instagram photos (10:00)
Filmic’s entire staff laid off by parent company Bending Spoons - Ryan Reynolds invested in Bending Spoons (12:10)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Don’t Leave it Behind with Find My (16:00)
Val on the driveway cam! (20:20)
Just the headlines: (25:10)
Verizon Gave Phone Data to Armed Stalker Who Posed as Cop Over Email
Tucker Carlson Launches His Own Network, And It's Gonna Cost Ya
Elon Musk restores Alex Jones’s X account after taking a poll of users
Amazon launches free AI classes in bid to win talent arms race
Nintendo cancels Japanese Esports events following threats to staff and spectators
Can humans have babies in space? SpaceBorn United wants to find out
Thieves rob DC Uber Eats driver, reject stolen Android phone for not being iPhone
Takes:
GTA 6: Rockstar officially unveils first trailer, breaks YouTube record (27:30)
Beeper? I Hardly Knew Her. - There’s a new iMessage for Android app — and it actually works (worked) - Apple responds to the Beeper iMessage saga: ‘We took steps to protect our users’ (31:55)
Lenovo Chromebox Micro brings Chrome OS to new markets (35:45)
Sen. Wyden wants Apple and Google to be honest about government access to push notifications (41:50)
Your mobile password manager might be exposing your credentials on Android (45:35)
Bonus Odd Take: Windows Dialog Box - Kamogo (47:45)
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Dave: OREiN Matter Smart Light Bulbs Reliable WiFi Light Bulb with Matter A19 E26 LED Color Changing Light Bulbs 60W Equi 800LM CRI>90 Work with Alexa/Google Home/Apple Home/SmartThings/Siri 6Pack (55:05)
Nate: SanDisk 256GB Ultra Dual Drive USB Type-C - USB-C, USB 3.1 - SDDDC2-256G-G46,Black (60:40)
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Your police department probably scared you for no reason, and Apple is trying to make you cry. Besides that, we've got the rest of the week's tech news, some pro tips, great picks, and a lot of side steps this week. All to help you get out there and tech better!
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Intro (00:00)
Followup:
Pay no attention to the police–NameDrop is perfectly safe for kids (04:20)
Apple’s The Lost Voice video (08:50)
Amazon calls on rival SpaceX to launch Internet satellites (10:10)
Temu parent company PDD sees big sales surge (12:05)
Crypto Watch: Bitcoin surges past $42K (15:55)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: iOS Check-in (18:35)
Just the headlines: (25:20)
After 151 years, Popular Science will no longer offer a magazine
Sports Illustrated published articles by fake, ai-generated writers, now deleted
Dollar Tree hit by third-party data breach impacting 2 million people
Threads finally lets you delete your account separately from Instagram
A plane fueled by fat and sugar has crossed the Atlantic Ocean
Kiss say farewell to live touring, become first US band to go virtual and become digital avatars
Takes:
Apple’s best of 2023 (29:50)
Microsoft’s Windows XP Ugly Sweater (35:40)
USPS text scams that Chelsea got (38:35)
Facebook watches teens online as they prep for college (42:15)
Bonus Odd Take: Taylor Swift’s website in 2002 (48:55)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Anker Soundcore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker with 12W Stereo Sound, Bluetooth 5, Bassup, IPX7 Waterproof, 24-Hour Playtime, Wireless Stereo Pairing, Speaker for Home, Outdoors, Travel (50:45)
Nate: Apple USB-C to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter (56:40)
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This episode is packed with ProTips and picks, with a side of tech news. Even with Thanksgiving and Black Friday/Cyber Monday madness, we still found some stories to get you caught up with what is going on in the world of tech.
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Intro (00:00)
Followup:
Black Friday - Cyber Monday (07:25)
Fuzzy Feelings | Apple Holiday Film (09:18)
Amazon will officially merge Comixology with Kindle in December (11:45)
Google News removing magazines, including the ones you paid for, in December (15:00)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Translate Text from the Photo App (17:25)
Just the headlines: (20:50)
Amazon to Stop Selling Seven Eyedrops After F.D.A. Warning
Google Maps' New Color Scheme Draws Criticism Online
A NASA Spacecraft Could Carry Your Name to Jupiter in 2024
NASA's Psyche spacecraft just fired a laser 10 million miles away in deep space
Hyundai to Be First Automaker to Sell New Cars on Amazon
Elon Musk Sues Media Matters for ‘Knowingly and Maliciously’ Misrepresenting Amount of Antisemitic Content on X
Takes:
Time - The best inventions of 2023 (22:55)
The Strange $55 Million Saga of a Netflix Series You’ll Never See (27:10)
Dbrand says Casetify ripped off its X-ray skins and now there's a lawsuit (30:25)
Windows Hello fingerprint security tests failed on top three laptops (33:25)
Bonus Odd Take: Ian MacLarty - Game Developer (37:30)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Anker 777 Thunderbolt Docking Station (Apex, 12-in-1, Thunderbolt 4), Max 90W Charging for Laptop, 20W Power Delivery, Single 8K, Triple 4K Display, 10Gbps Data, Ethernet, Audio, SD (39:45)
Nate: Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) Wireless Ear Buds with USB-C Charging, Up to 2X More Active Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones, Transparency Mode, Adaptive Audio, Personalized Spatial Audio (44:25)
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Sam Altman and OpenAI had a crazy weekend, Apple surprisingly announced RCS support coming to iMessage, and Microsoft celebrated 20 years of Patch Tuesday. We discuss all that and then plenty of tech news you probably actually care about. We've also got the great picks, tips, and technical difficulties you've come to love.
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Intro (00:00)
Followup:
OpenAI fires Sam Altman, Microsoft hires him, 500 employees threaten to quit (04:00)
Apple announces RCS standard coming to Messages (10:55)
Nothing Chats brings iMessages to Android, but is a mess (13:40)
Microsoft Celebrates 20 years of Patch Tuesday (15:05)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday, November 2023 Edition (15:40)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Quickly swipe between web pages on Safari for iOS (17:10)
Just the headlines: (20:15)
Users Can't Speak to Viral AI Girlfriend CarynAI Because CEO Is in Jail for Arson
Prison phone company leaked 600K users’ data and didn’t notify them, FTC says
Google Paid $8 Billion To Make Its Apps Default On Samsung Phones
Windows is now an app for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and PCs
“Hallucinating” AI models help coin Cambridge Dictionary’s word of the year
Takes:
SpaceX Starship rocket lost in second test flight (22:05)
NASA astronaut’s tool bag lost in space is visible with binoculars (22:55)
Wireless Power Consortium releases Qi v2.0 wireless charging standard (24:35)
Microsoft Ignite 2023 (26:30)
Samsung says hackers accessed customer data during year-long breach (28:35)
Bonus Odd Take: DAK and the Golden Age of Gadget Catalogs (30:45)
Picks of the Week:
Black Friday (34:15)
Dave: Zoom H6 All Black Handheld Recorder (Renewed) (38:05)
Nate: Neewer CM28 Professional Wireless Lavalier Microphone with Charging Case, 1 Click Noise Canceling, Internal 4GB Storage for 9Hrs of 48KHz 16 Bit Uncompressed Audio for Vlog, Broadcast, Interview (41:30)
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Wow, this one was all over the place. We discuss various current tech news, technical difficulties, and pro tips, and we have the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. Humane announced its AI Pin, and we discuss the usefulness of this type of product, AI or not.
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Intro (00:00)
Followup:
The OpenAI Keynote (07:45)
Hollywood actors strike ends with a deal that will impact AI and streaming for decades (11:50)
Spotify brings audiobooks offering to US subscribers (13:30)
Apple iPhone Spatial Video arrives in beta and looks amazing on Vision Pro (15:55)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Use the Tips app on iOS (21:15)
Just the headlines: (26:15)
WeWork seeks bankruptcy protection in stunning fall for a company once valued close to $50 billion
Washington DC gives residents free AirTags to help track stolen cars
After luring customers with low prices, Amazon stuffs Fire TVs with ads
Las Vegas Sphere reports $98.4 million loss; CFO quits
Nintendo is making a live-action Zelda movie
Takes:
Humane officially launches the AI Pin, its OpenAI-powered wearable (32:05)
Sony just changed photography FOREVER With The a9 III (37:50)
A quick look back at the official announcement of Microsoft Windows 1.0 40 years ago today (42:45)
Microsoft pulls OneDrive update that would quiz you before letting you quit (45:45)
Online retail hack selling miniature replicas (51:00)
Bonus Odd Take: 2023 Winners and Finalists of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards (55:50)
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Nate: Orion App from Lux and HDMI Capture Adapter (64:15)
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SBF was found guilty, Biden is taking control of AI, and Elon has a new chatbot named Grok. What more could you need for one episode? Well, we found plenty more to talk about with plenty of side-steps and hot technical difficulty talk. Enjoy and tech better!
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Intro (00:00)
Followup:
Apple Updates Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro (07:15)
Qualcom announces new ARM chips (08:15)
Behind the scenes at Scary Fast: Apple’s keynote event shot on iPhone and edited on Mac (09:15)
Apple Quarterly Results (11:40)
Mint shutting down - Episode 175: Pneumatic Tubes (12:50)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: People in photos on iPhone (18:00)
Just the headlines: (26:45)
Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty on all seven criminal fraud counts
NASA sends software patch 12 billion miles to Voyager 2
DoorDash is testing warnings about bad service if you don’t tip your driver
Amazon made $1 billion through secret price raising algorithm -US FTC
A world record in race walking is erased after the course was measured wrong
Takes:
The Beatles’ final song is now streaming thanks to AI (28:40)
Elon Musk debuts ‘Grok’ AI bot to rival ChatGPT, others (30:40)
Meta Trained an AI on 48M Science Papers. It Was Shut Down After 2 Days (33:00)
Biden signs executive order to oversee and invest in AI (35:15)
Bomb threat involving food delivery robots at Oregon State University proved to be a prank (37:15)
Alliance of 40 countries to vow not to pay ransom to cybercriminals, US says (39:55)
Bonus Odd Take: Internet Artifacts Museum Neal.fun - Nate’s Numa Numa Tribute (41:25)
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Dave: Keychron K7 Ultra-Slim 65% Layout 68 Keys Wireless Bluetooth/Wired Mechanical Keyboard, Hot Swappable Low-Profile Gateron Blue Switch RGB LED Backlit Keyboard Compatible with Mac Windows (46:15)
Nate: MacSales.com and the Apple Magic Keyboard Space Gray (50:00)
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Apple held their Scary Fast event to unveil the M3 line of chips, new MacBook Pros, and iMacs. We watched the very short for Apple, only 33 minutes, event and then recorded this episode to discuss the announcements and dig into these new products.
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iCloud pricing increases (05:15)
M3 Chips (08:45)
M3 MacBook Pros (11:15)
M3 iMac (12:05)
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Gmail is getting less spam, and Amazon is getting more robots. After that, we're all over the place, from graphite exports to background checks to buy a 3D printer. So much technology news and so little, but we've got you covered, including some great tips and picks to help you tech better!
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Intro (00:00)
Followup:
Gmail is getting serious about unwanted bulk email (03:55)
Amazon tests humanoid robot in warehouse automation push (07:30)
Netflix launches a game controller app for playing games on your TV (09:45)
New Apple Pencil - New Macs still coming? (14:40)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: FaceTime Reactions (19:35)
Just the headlines: (27:30)
Next year, SpaceX aims to average one launch every 2.5 days
China restricts exports of graphite as it escalates a global tech war
Minecraft has sold over 300 million copies
Analogue is making a 4K Nintendo 64
New York bill would require a criminal background check to buy a 3D printer
IRS will pilot free, direct tax filing in 2024
Takes:
Piper Sandler teens survey Fall 2023 - Teens spend average of 4.8 hours on social media per day (30:15)
Amazon enables passwordless passkeys on iOS and the web (36:30)
According to the FTC, consumers reported losing more than $8.8 billion to fraud in 2022, a 44% increase over the prior year (41:30)
Hacker leaks millions more 23andMe user records on cybercrime forum (46:00)
Bonus Odd Take: NASA Buzzword Generator (49:20)
Simple Counter App (52:10)
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Dave: Rock Paper Pencil from astropad (54:30)
Nate: Reality Composer Object Capture from Apple (58:15)
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If you're looking for a podcast episode where two nerds try to figure out streaming issues, we have the one for you. Even with the issues, we managed to carry on and get you updated on the week's tech news and some tips and picks to help you tech better.
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Intro (00:00)
Followup:
The value of everyone being able to fake photos (03:45)
Patch Tuesday, October 2023 Edition (07:00)
Netflix to open Netflix House stores where fans can play, shop, and eat in 2024 (10:20)
Microsoft completes $69B takeover of Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard (12:15)
iPad announcement tomorrow? (21:00)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Airplay apps from one iOS device to another (21:45)
Just the headlines: (28:20)
India-Pakistan cricket match helps Disney’s Hotstar set global streaming record
Prada to design Nasa's new Moon suit
Facebook’s sexist, ageist ad-targeting violates Calif. law, court finds
Schools’ pandemic spending boosted tech companies. Did it help US students?
IRS says Microsoft owes an additional $29 billion in back taxes
YouTube TV, which costs $73 a month, agrees to end “$600 less than cable” ads
Takes:
Adobe Max - Adobe previews AI upscaling to make old, fuzzy videos and GIFs look fresh (32:25)
You can now generate AI images directly in the Google Search bar (35:00)
Vintage Mac community begs for new DVI to ADC adaptors (37:30)
MrBeast calls TikTok ad showing an AI version of him a 'scam' (38:30)
Facebook Messenger phishing wave targets 100K business accounts per week (40:00)
Bonus Odd Take: Some of the most interesting and weird manuals in the Internet Archive (41:20)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: NEEWER 28mm Low Profile Tripod Ball Head 360° Panoramic Rotating with 1/4" Arca Type Quick Release Plate and Bubble Level for DSLR Cameras Tripods Monopods Slider, Max Load: 5kg/11lb (42:35)
Nate: Augtarlion Aluminum Telescoping Ladder 10.5 FT, Collapsible Extension Ladder with Locking Mechanism, Portable Telescopic RV Ladder, Compact Ladder for Home Or Outdoor Work, Heavy Duty 330lbs Capacity (45:00)
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Dave's iPhone 15 Pro Max showed up, and we forgot to warn you about the test of the FEMA emergency broadcast system. U2 opened up the Sphere in Vegas and Google announced new Pixel phones. Get caught up on all of this and more with some great tips and picks so you can tech better.
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Intro (00:00)
Followup:
Sorry we forgot to warn you about the FEMA emergency broadcast test (03:25)
Dave’s new iPhone 15 Pro Max (04:40)
Apple releases iOS 17.0.3 with fix for iPhone 15 Pro overheating (09:50)
Netflix plans to raise prices after actor strike ends (11:40)
Portland Retro Gaming Expo (15:10)
Chels’ friend Netflix DVD Idiocracy (17:05)
Prime Big Deal Days October 10-11 (18:25)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Larger view on iOS (20:15)
Just the headlines: (28:50)
DRIVEWAY CAM
US science agencies on track to hit 25-year funding low
SEC seeks to force Musk testimony on Twitter stock purchases
ICE, CBP, Secret Service all illegally used smartphone location data
MGM resorts refused to pay ransom in cyberattack on casinos
Sam Bankman-Fried considered paying Trump $5 billion not to run for president, Michael Lewis tells ’60 Minutes’
Takes:
Google Pixel Event 2023 - Pixel 8, Pixel Watch, Pixel Buds Pro, Android 14 (30:55)
Google has shipped almost 40 million Pixel phones since 2016, 10 million last year (36:15)
U2 opens sphere in Las Vegas (37:45)
23andMe scraping incident leaked data on 1.3 million users of Ashkenazi and Chinese descent (42:35)
Cybersecurity Awareness Month (45:10)
Bonus Odd Take: Weird A.I. Yankovic, a cursed deep dive into the world of voice cloning (47:15)
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Dave: ZIYOU LANG RK68 60% Wireless Mechanical Keyboard (52:45)
Nate: Rolling Square AirCard (59:30)
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We start off with a lack of audio from nate, but we've got a lot of Temu talk, epic driveway cam, and more robots. Plus a bunch more tech talk from news, picks, tips, and ramblings. Plenty of live comments from the viewers, too.
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Intro (00:00)
Followup:
When they switched from the 30-pin connector to Lightning, Phil Schiller said would be the connector for “the next decade”. That was the iPhone 5 in 2012 (04:55)
MacOS Sonoma is out (06:20)
iPhone 15 OverheatGate Seems to Be a Nothingburger (08:30)
Netflix ships its last DVD (09:25)
Made by Google event on the 4th (11:35)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Lock white balance after video recording in iOS 17 (15:45)
Just the headlines: (22:05)
FBI Indicts Wall Street Banker For Doing Crimes On Xbox 360
The robot wolves trying to scare off Japan's bears
Spotify tests voice translation feature for podcasts
Amazon restricts authors from self-publishing more than three books a day after AI concerns
World’s 1st drug to regrow teeth enters clinical trials
Takes:
Meta Connect: All the details on Quest 3, Ray-Ban smart glasses, AI chatbots (24:05)
AI-generated ‘subliminal messages’ are going viral (29:30)
Nearly 500 brands exited the smartphone market during 2017-2023 (31:45)
YouTube is giving creators violating policies a way to wipe out their warnings (33:30)
Food delivery robots are feeding camera footage to the LAPD (35:45)
Bonus Odd Take: There I Ruined It (38:25)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Temu LED Pixel Display, Programmable LED Screen (42:25)
Nate: Plustek Photo Scanner - ephoto Z300, Scan 4x6 Photo in 2sec, Auto Crop and Deskew CCD Sensor. Support Mac and PC (47:35)
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In local weather news, we have a lot of rain. In tech news, robots are everywhere. Microsoft and Amazon also had events this week. We've also got some great tips and picks to help you tech better!
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Intro (00:00)
Followup:
New iPhone (07:10)
Hacking Las Vegas, DefCon BlackHat (15:00)
Always be caffeinated (15:45)
Distracted Driving class (16:05)
Eliot 400 video (23:10)
The new FineWoven iPhone cases are very bad (24:00)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Zoom to Crop, iOS 17 (25:15)
Just the headlines: (28:45)
The NYPD is deploying a 420-pound robocop to roam Times Square's subway station
US military asks for help to find missing F-35 fighter jet after ‘mishap’ sees pilot eject
Yelp has a wall of shame for businesses caught paying for fake reviews
Internet-connected chastity cage reportedly leaks detailed private info about users
Woman rescued from outhouse toilet after climbing in to retrieve Apple Watch, Michigan police say
Clorox products in short supply after cyberattack
Takes:
Amazon Fall Event announcements (31:25)
Microsoft Surface Event announcements (38:45)
Panos Panay leaving Microsoft for Amazon (42:05)
Agility Robotics is opening a humanoid robot factory in Salem, Oregon (43:25)
T-Mobile reportedly suffers from its third major data breach in 12 months (47:20)
Bonus Odd Take: The Eggcorn Database (49:50)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Apple Watch Ultra (53:30)
Nate: Blackmagic Camera on iOS (59:15)
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We've got plenty more to say about the products announced at Apple's event last week, especially Apple Watches and iPhones. Plus most of the new Apple OSes have been released with some great new features. Then there's plenty of tech news, tips, and picks to help you tech better!
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Intro (00:00)
Followup:
Apple Event Followup - The iPhone 15 is the most affordable iPhone since 2007 - Apple Watch Assistive Touch - AI Portrait Photos - Dynamic Island (03:50)
New OS releases - 10 features of iOS17 (21:15)
Threads blocks COVID-related searches amid spiking cases (27:35)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Speech to text for messages (31:40)
Just the headlines: (39:20)
China’s Apple iPhone ban appears to be retaliation US says
NASA-inspired airless bicycle tires are now available for purchase
Apple discontinues iTunes Movie Trailers app
Meta’s Horizon Worlds avatars finally have legs
Apple will update iPhone 12 in France after regulators said it emitted too much radiation
The Pentagon has the worst IT helpdesk in the US govt
Google Meet’s new AI will be able to go to meetings for you
Takes:
Artificial intelligence technology behind ChatGPT was built in Iowa — with a lot of water (41:05)
Mozilla patches Firefox, Thunderbird against zero-day exploited in attacks (45:40)
Your Wyze webcam might have let other owners peek into your house (46:55)
Las Vegas struggles to get back online after cyber attack (52:00)
Bonus Odd Take: AirPano - A virtual journey around the world (53:45)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: JOYROOM for Magsafe Car Mount Charger 15W, Car Mount for iPhone Wireless Fast Charging, Magnetic Car Phone Mount Holder for Magsafe Charger Vent Mount Fits iPhone 15 Pro Max Plus 14 13 12 MagSafe Case (56:55)
Nate: BTaT- Cold Brew Coffee Maker, 1 Gallon Mason Jars Drink Dispenser, Gallon Cold Brew Coffee Maker, Iced Tea Maker, Cold Brew Coffee Carafe, Beverage Dispenser, Glass Dispenser (62:50)
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Apple held its fall Wonderlust event to unveil the new Apple Watches and iPhones. After watching the live stream from Apple, we hit record to run through the details and give you our thoughts. Enjoy!
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Apple Watch S9 (04:30)
Apple Environment (06:50)
Apple Watch Ultra 2 (08:35)
iPhone 15 (11:30)
iPhone 15 Pro (20:05)
iCloud plus new storage tiers (35:50)
What we want (38:30)
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Next week is Apple's big event to unveil the new iPhone, but we found plenty to talk about in the tech world this week. Besides a range of tech news, we've got some great tips and picks to help you tech better!
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Intro (00:00)
Followup:
- Apple Event (04:20)
- iPhone 14 Pro Max tops global smartphone shipments as people shun budget phones for top-end devices (06:30)
- The tropical island with the hot domain name (09:15)
- WordPress now has a 100-year domain registration option (10:40)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Turning off offload unused apps (12:55)
Just the headlines: (17:00)
- Microsoft is killing WordPad in Windows after 28 years
- Lidl recalls Paw Patrol snacks after website on packaging displayed adult material
- Silicon Valley elites show off renderings of exclusive new city they want to build in the Bay Area
- FCC says “too bad” to ISPs complaining that listing every fee is too hard
Takes:
- Inside the Apple Vision Pro labs (19:40)
- Pentagon’s new UFO website lets you explore declassified sightings info (22:45)
- IRS can’t find millions of sensitive tax records: watchdog (25:35)
- Benevolent hackers clear stalking spyware from 75,000 phones (27:45)
- PH tech breach letter (29:00)
Bonus Odd Take: Fish doorbells! Historic sandwiches! 50 of the weirdest, most wonderful corners of the web – picked by an expert (30:30)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: FULAIM X5 Wireless Lavalier Microphone System, Lavalier Lapel Mic with 18H Battery Life Charging Case for DSLR Cameras/iPhone/Android/Live Streaming (33:30)
Nate: Laya’s Horizon via Netflix Gaming (42:50)
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What other tech podcast covers CNN Max, the Lochness Monster, and swimming pools this week? August is a slow news month in the tech world, but we make up for it with 6 more great re-picks of the week to wrap up "All Re-pick August." Enjoy!
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Intro (00:00)
Followup:
Backblaze changes - Get Backblaze now! (03:45)
South Yorkshire Police admits losing three years’ worth of officer body cam footage (07:50)
CNN Max launching on HBO’s Max (09:25)
Amazon launches a Fire TV Channels app with 400+ free ad-supported TV channels (13:20)
Epic offers devs 100 percent of net revenue for six months of EGS exclusivity (15:20)
Atari 2600+ announced (17:30)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Search the web by voice (24:00)
Just the headlines: (28:30)
Scientists strengthen concrete by 30 percent with used coffee grounds
Paper straws not so eco-friendly, 90% contain toxic “forever chemicals”
OnlyFans users spent more than $5 billion last year, as the number of creators surged 47%
Threads on the web widely rolling out
Zoom CEO says Zoom meetings hinder innovation and debate, wants employees back in the office
Takes:
Sony’s portable PlayStation Portal launches later this year for $199.99 (31:20)
Monster hunters descend on Scotland for biggest Loch Ness search in 50 years (35:10)
Better.com CEO who fired 900 people on Zoom is struggling to keep his company afloat (37:05)
Bonus Odd Take: Very minimalist movie posters (38:45)
Re-Picks of the Week:
Dave:
Software: GamePigeon - Ep. 84 Piggyback on Peggy Bick - 7/20/17 (42:10)
Hardware: iPad - Ep. 94 Hey Siri, Down Periscope! 9/28/17 (45:00)
Other: Reelgood - Ep. 231: All My Parties Be Drive-bys - 5/13/20 (46:50)
Nate:
Software: Paste Clipboard Management - Ep. 219: Trendy Dystopian Products 2/19/20 (49:50)
Hardware: Neewer Lighting - Episode 329: Win One for the Giffer 3/30/23 (53:10)
Other: Swimply - Episode 289: A Little WiFi Hygiene 6/23/21 (56:50)
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The world of tech news was all over the place this week, but we do our best to make sense of it. Plus, we have some great tips throughout and 6 more picks for All Re-picks August. Enjoy!
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Intro (00:00)
Followup:
Apple now offering refurbished AirPods 3 for $149 (04:30)
Amazon is rolling out a generative AI feature that summarizes product reviews (08:30)
ISPs complain that listing every fee is too hard, urge FCC to scrap new rule (10:15)
Linear TV falls below 50% of viewing for first time (11:35)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: iOS App Iconpalooza Menu/Move/Group (15:30)
Just the headlines: (21:05)
After firetruck crash, California tells Cruise to reduce robotaxi fleet by 50% in San Francisco
68 years after his death, James Dean is reportedly starring in a new movie - thanks to AI
Buyers of Bored Ape NFTs sue after digital apes turn out to be bad investment
Microsoft AI suggests food bank as a “cannot miss” tourist spot in Canada
Supermarket AI meal planner app suggests recipe that would create chlorine gas
Takes:
The iMac turns 25 (23:15)
Spotify looked to ban white noise podcasts to become more profitable (27:30)
FBI used Nintendo Switch to locate abducted child (30:40)
Discord.io confirms breach after hacker steals data of 760K users (32:35)
Bonus Odd Take: Button of the Month from The Verge (34:30)
Re-Picks of the Week:
Dave:
Software: FlipFlop Solitaire - Episode 101: Millennial Fulcrum 11/16/17 (38:25)
Hardware: Vizio 36” Soundbar - Episode 111: Inspectre Gadget Hardware 1/25/18 (41:15)
Other: Anker PowerCore Fusion, Portable Charger 5000mAh with Dual USB Wall Charger, Foldable Plug and PowerIQ, Battery Pack for iPhone, iPad, Android, Samsung Galaxy and More - Episode 161: Marry ‘em Webster 1/9/19 (43:15)
Nate:
Software: Authy 2FA - Episode 239: It's Always Good to Have Options 7/8/20 (45:40)
Hardware: RollingSquare inCharge cables - Episode 273: A Half Step Behind 3/3/21 (47:35)
Other: Tyvek Mighty Wallet - Episode 198: Almost a Milestone 09/25/19 (50:40)
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We've got a riveting new camera angle segment and six picks of the week for our "All Repicks August." Plus, all the tech news and tips you've come to love. Enjoy!
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Intro (00:00)
Followup:
UDisc App (04:15)
TSMC delays Arizona plant, blames US labor shortage (05:40)
Amazon reportedly testing generative AI for product titles and descriptions (06:45)
Over just a few months, ChatGPT went from correctly answering a simple math problem 98% of the time to just 2%, study finds - ChatGPT's odds of getting code questions correct are worse than a coin flip (07:50)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday, August 2023 Edition (09:35)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Check iPhone or Mac battery health (12:20)
Just the headlines: (19:50)
FTX's Bankman-Fried headed for jail over alleged witness tampering
YouTube uses AI to summarize videos in latest test
Walmart is bringing ads to an aisle near you as retailers chase new moneymakers
FCC fines robocaller a record $300M after blocking billions of their scam calls
The Boring Company will dig a 68-mile tunnel network under Las Vegas
Bots are better than humans at cracking ‘Are you a robot?’ Captcha tests, study finds
Takes:
Zoom clarifies terms of service after customer outcry - https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/07/business/zoom-return-to-office/index.html (21:10)
BlueJeans, Verizon’s Google Meet competitor you’ve never heard of, is shutting down (22:40)
China wants to limit smartphone use for kids (26:20)
White House holds first-ever summit on the ransomware crisis plaguing the nation’s public schools (29:00)
Bonus Odd Take: A digital museum of video game levels (34:10)
Picks of the Week:
Dave:
Software: OpenEmu - Episode 286 Broberry Shortcake 06/21/21 (37:55)
Hardware: Wyze Watch 47c - Episode 278 A Delicious Nugget 04/27/21 (40:00)
Other: Ted Lasso - Episode 272: All Your Belong Are Base to Us 02/24/21 (41:10)
Nate:
Software: FreshBooks - Episode 247: Eau de Space 09/02/20 (42:45)
Hardware: Wyze Thermostat - Episode 269 New Hedge 02/03/21 (44:10)
Other: Seth’s Blog, Daily Email - Episode 248: Too Eager to Do Math 9/9/20 (45:50)
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A big thank you to all who contributed and joined in for our live 400th episode. We've got guest videos, guest appearances, and we go through the alphabet 3 different times. What more could you want? We highly recommend watching this one on YouTube!
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Intro (00:00)
Listener Messages:
Chris (08:00)
Wesley - Non-echo version of the video https://youtube.com/shorts/-xn1Hdufqdo (09:00)
Just the headlines: (10:30)
Apple hits 1 billion paid subscriptions
Woman's AI bionic arm is fitted after Tube near-death experience
US scientists repeat fusion power breakthrough for a second time
US Air Force builds $5B climate-resilient ‘base of the future’ with robot dogs and AI security
Spyware maker LetMeSpy shuts down after hacker deletes server data
Threads user count falls to new lows, highlighting retention challenges
Excel’s esports revolution is coming back to ESPN this week
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Chels Video - Earth Breeze Laundry Sheets - Non-echo version of the video https://youtu.be/niYrN1gw3NE (12:45)
Mike Video - UDisc disc golf app (16:11)
Eliot video - Fashionit U Micro Speaker (17:50)
Jared Video - Channel 3 Gaming (20:10)
Isla Live - Littlest Pet Shop, Tweety Bird, Kitty and Bunny, Toothless (22:25)
The Always Be’s w/ help from ChatGPT (30:20)
Finale, kind of: Todd Video (48:45)
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A short episode this week as Nate returns from vacation and Dave's away from the command center. But we've got some Elon Musk X talk, new folding phones from Samsung and so much more. Enjoy!
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Followup:
Twitter changes its official handle to @x (04:35)
Oregon driver saved by iPhone crash detections (06:40)
Facebook bowed to White House pressure, removed Covid posts (07:35)
NASA+ is the space agency’s very own streaming platform (08:40)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Auto update apps on iOS (10:20)
Just the headlines: (13:50)
ChatGPT for Android is now available
OpenAI quietly shuts down its AI detection tool
Spotify officially hikes prices of premium plans
Samsung sees 95% drop in profits for a second consecutive quarter
Neopets: Virtual pet website plans $4m comeback
Prosecutors drop another charge against FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried
Takes:
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023 (14:50)
Amazon’s palm-scanning payment system is coming to all Whole Foods stores by the end of the year (17:15)
Hearing aids can cut cognitive decline by up to half (18:50)
Congressional report finds Meta and tax prep companies “recklessly” shared taxpayers’ data (20:55)
Bonus Odd Take: Barbie Girl, in the style of six classical composers (22:15)
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Dave: Insta360 X3 (24:20)
Nate: Oregon Lottery App (27:05)
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We are all over the place this week with plenty of bonus pro tips and witty banter. There are some great tips for being aware of scams and some real-life stories of being skeptical when it comes to emails, popups, and phone calls. Enjoy and tech better!
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Followup:
Elon Musk Changes Twitter name and logo to X (01:55)
Meta and Microsoft introduce the next generation of Llama (07:15)
Stability AI releases Stable Doodle, a Sketch-to-image tool (10:40)
Google raising price of YouTube Premium to $13.99 per month (14:30)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Threads… General > Keyboards > Character Preview (19:10)
Just the headlines: (24:20)
FTX lobbyist tried to buy Pacific island of Nauru to create a new superspecies, lawsuit says
For the first time in 51 years, NASA is training astronauts to fly to the Moon
Hundreds of drones retrieved from Victoria Harbour, Docklands following light show malfunction
Facebook, Instagram face Norwegian ban from tracking users for ads
Nissan is the next automaker to adopt Tesla-style EV charging plugs
Takes:
Here’s why the best IMAX movies still need a Palm Pilot to work (26:20)
Google releases Nearby Share, its Android AirDrop clone for Windows (30:55)
Google has an ‘Enhanced Safe Browsing’ feature. Should you use it? (34:11)
US military emails sent to Mali because of common typo (40:45)
Bonus Odd Take: Your favorite addictive Flash games back from the dead (43:15)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Sony SELP18105G E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS (Renewed) (45:30)
Nate: CarbonKlean Peeps Eyeglass Lens Cleaner - Efficient and Durable Carbon Microfiber Technology - Exclusively Used by NASA - 500 Uses (Injected Purple) (50:45)
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*You're not crazy, Dave's audio was not working for the first few minutes. Sorry, or you're welcome, depending on your feelings. A good one to watch on YouTube!
Even with a ton of technical difficulties, we still managed to provide you with a great episode full of tech news, tips, and picks. Enjoy!
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Followup:
Meta Threads engagement has dropped off since red-hot debut, tracking firms say (02:20)
Twitter starts sharing ad revenue with verified creators (06:30)
Reddit removes years of chat and message archives from users' accounts (09:10)
This year’s Amazon Prime Day was the biggest in company history (10:20)
Apple & Microsoft Patch Tuesday, July 2023 Edition (13:15)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Never go live (14:35)
Just the headlines: (15:00)
Florida barn will be the world's largest 3D-printed building
NASA’s quirky new lunar rover will be the first to cruise the moon’s south pole
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket engine explodes during testing
Congratulations! The US Is 32nd Worldwide On Broadband Affordability
Elon Musk launches his new company, xAI
Jony Ive's first post-Apple hardware project is a $60,000 turntable
Smuggler nabbed with 306 CPUs stuffed in girdle
Takes:
The App Store turns 15 (17:30)
SAG actors join writers on Hollywood picket lines (19:50)
Amazon CEO asks his Hollywood studio to explain its big spending (22:30)
France set to allow police to spy through phones (24:00)
Chinese hackers breached State, Commerce Depts, Microsoft and US say (26:20)
Bonus Odd Take: Instruction manuals for 6000+ Lego sets, courtesy of the Internet Archive (28:25)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD - Up to 1050MB/s - USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE61-1T00-G25 (30:50)
Nate: Ozark Trail Tabletop 1 Burner Butane Camping Stove (34:45)
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Meta Threads was just about all anyone was talking about this week. But don't worry, we've got a jam-packed episode with all kinds of tech goodness for you. Enjoy!
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Just the headlines: (00:35)
Lawsuit accuses DoorDash of charging iPhone users more for identical orders
A majority of Americans have heard of ChatGPT, but few have tried it themselves
Amazon gives up a key part of its climate pledge and deletes the blog post that announced the Shipment Zero initiative. We dug up the details anyway.
Eating disorder helpline fires staff, transitions to Chatbot after unionization
Captcha is asking users to identify objects that don’t exist
Kentucky mandates Tesla's charging plug for state-backed charging stations
OceanGate suspends exploration and commercial operations after the deadly implosion of its Titan submersible
PhotoShop Show Artwork (02:50)
Nate's hat: Bonta Gelato (03:45)
Dave’s gift (04:50)
Episode 400 (09:30)
Followup:
Chelsea gas station Oregon (11:15)
Apple’s market cap closes above $3T for the first time ever (13:00)
Twitter suspends ‘rage-baiting’ leftist Erica Marsh account amid claims it’s fake (15:45)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: How to unfocus a portrait photo (17:30)
Takes:
Instagram’s Threads app reaches 100 million users within just five days (22:10)
Threads profile can only be deleted by deleting Instagram account, Meta says (26:45)
Twitter is threatening to sue Meta over Threads (30:40)
Judge limits Biden administration in working with social media companies (31:45)
LetMeSpy, a phone tracking app spying on thousands, says it was hacked (33:15)
Bonus Odd Take: The Tiny Awards (36:40)
The winners of the 2023 Drone Photo Awards (39:15)
Picks of the Week:
Isla: Pixie Belles (40:00)
Dave: Cursed Heidi (43:10)
Nate: 10.1 WiFi Digital Photo Frame, Canupdog IPS Touch Screen Smart Cloud Photo Frame with 16GB Storage, Wall Mountable, Auto-Rotate, Motion Sensor, Share Photos via Frameo App (45:10)
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We've got a variety pack of tech news this week, from the latest in Twitter's woes to why not to redact documents with a sharpie. Dave's got a protip for when you run into a waterfall this summer and we've got two great picks to help you tech better. Enjoy!
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Followup:
FTC sues Amazon, claiming ‘deceptive’ Prime sign-up and cancellation process (03:20)
RIP to my Pixel Fold: Dead after 4 days - Ron Amadeo (08:15)
YouTube tests restricting ad blocker users to 3 video views (10:35)
Twitter has started blocking unregistered users (12:55)
Just the headlines: (16:40)
Apple’s next AirPods Pro may check your hearing health and take your temperature
Insects could help turn beer waste into beef
Niantic Lays Off 230 Employees, Cancels NBA and Marvel Games
Polestar joins Volvo with an agreement to adopt Tesla’s charge port
Top NIH official advised Covid scientists that he uses personal email to evade FOIA
After 47 years, the National Weather Service's daily TV broadcast to Alaskans will end
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Vertical Panos (18:00)
Takes:
Americans hate ISPs almost as much as they hate gas stations, survey finds (23:00)
NASA locks 4 volunteers into 3D-printed virtual Mars for over a year (26:35)
High school changes every student’s password to ‘Ch@ngeme!’ (28:55)
Sony’s confidential PlayStation secrets just spilled because of a Sharpie (31:15)
Bonus Odd Take: The Password Game - Neal.fun (32:40)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: NASA’s Eyes (35:05)
Nate: 2 Pack Magnetic Wireless Charger 15W Fast Mag-Safe Charger for iPhone 14/13/12 Series and AirPods 3/2/Pro (Mag-Safe Charger Silver) (41:05)
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This use to be a slow time of the year for tech news, but these days there's just so much technology to talk about. We've got a variety pack of stories to discuss, along with our usual tips, picks, and witty banter. Enjoy!
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Followup:
NPR’s profile on Max Park, the world’s fastest Rubik’s cube solver (02:00)
Meta says its new speech-generating AI model is too dangerous for the public (04:30)
Camera review site DPReview finds a buyer (06:50)
Just the headlines: (08:35)
Mark Zuckerberg is ready to fight Elon Musk in a cage match
Police robots put on permanent patrol at Singapore airport
Harvard scholar who studies honesty is accused of fabricating findings
Rivian is the next automaker to adopt Tesla’s charging plugs
Amazon will hold Prime Day 2023 on July 11-12, adding invite-only deals and ‘Buy with Prime’ sites
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Turn on Continuity Camera (09:55)
Takes:
Why did the Twitter Migration fail? (15:25)
Everything must be paid for twice - Holistic Cost (19:30)
EU wants “readily removable” batteries in devices soon—but what does that mean? (24:00)
Woman shot after tracking her car with AirTag (27:15)
Potentially millions of Android TVs and phones come with malware preinstalled (27:50)
Bonus Odd Take: Treadmill racing: Mario Kart vs. Disney Pixar Cars (30:35)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Switch Joystick joycon Replacement Gulikit for Switch, No Drift Hall Electromagnetic Joy-Con Joysitck with Hall Effect Sensor for Nintendo Switch/OLED/Lite (33:50)
Nate: ULANZI MK-01 Continuity Camera Mount for MacBook, iPhone Camera Mount Compatible with MagSafe for iPhone 14/13/12, Magnetic Phone Webcam Mount with Desk View Support iOS 16 + & MacOS Ventura (39:25)
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Dave is traveling but we've got two "great" local Oregon tech stories that everyone has been talking about this week. There's also some retro gaming news and so much more to help you tech better.
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Followup:
Nate’s YouTube TV (01:25)
nheath@mac.com (05:20)
Reddit update r/pics only John Oliver - The Talk Show with Apollo creator (07:05)
World’s first AI DJ hits the airwaves in Oregon via RadioGPT (09:35)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday, June 2023 (12:10)
Just the headlines: (13:35)
The New Rubik’s Cube world record is just 3.13 seconds
Comcast complains to FCC that listing all of its monthly fees is too hard
Google Lens can now identify rashes and other skin conditions
Robinhood’s May crypto trading volume falls 68% to $2.1B
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Find Forgotten Wi-Fi Passwords (14:25)
Takes:
A company called Atari is releasing a brand-new 2600 cartridge this year (18:30)
For reasons no one can fathom, McDonald’s has released a new Game Boy Color game (20:30)
Why are Android users really switching to iPhone (22:10)
Updated Paint app for Windows 11 begins rolling out to Windows Insiders with dark mode and zoom improvements (23:45)
Massive data breach compromised 3.5M drivers licenses, ID cards in Oregon DMV system (25:45)
Bonus Odd Take: Musicless Music Videos (29:35)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: AUGO Magnetic Screen Door - Self Sealing, Heavy Duty, Hands Free Mesh Partition Keeps Bugs Out - Pet and Kid Friendly - Patent Pending Keep Open Feature - 38 Inch x 83 Inch (31:25)
Nate: Twelve South HiRise for MacBook | Height-Adjustable Stand for MacBooks & Laptops, Silver (36:00)
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There's plenty more news that came out of Apple's WWDC week. But don't worry, we've a whole bunch of other random tech news to get you caught up. Plus, some great tips and picks to help you tech better!
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Followup:
The features that didn’t get featured at the WWDC keynote (00:55)
Eyes (and head) on with the Apple Vision Pro - Daring Fireball (05:05)
Meta announces its Quest 3 VR headset (10:55)
Netflix subscriptions had huge jump after the password-sharing crackdown (13:15)
GameStop fires its CEO (14:20)
Apple’s original cloud photo sync service shuts down this summer (16:20)
Just the headlines: (18:25)
Tesla Model Y is now the world’s best-selling car, the first EV to do so
Amazon is discontinuing Alexa’s celebrity voices
AirTags reveal officials in Mexico stole items donated for earthquake relief in Turkey
McDonald’s in China has an exclusive nugget-shaped Tetris handheld
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Scanning text in the Notes app (19:25)
Takes:
Hundreds attend ChatGPT church service (23:40)
Maryland license plates now inadvertently advertising Filipino online casino (26:35)
Popular Reddit app Apollo would need to pay $20M/year under new API pricing https://reddark.untone.uk/ (28:40)
Blue microphone brand is going away (33:20)
Ransomware attack on US dental insurance giant compromises personal information on 9 million (37:03)
Bonus Odd Take: Kenny Log-ins (39:40)
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Dave: Super Mega Mini Party (43:20)
Nate: Keychain Flashlights 4 Packs,Cob Keychain Work Light Portable Mini Rechargeable Flashlight 4 Light Modes with Magnet Base,Bracket ,Bottle Opener for Night Camping,Emergency Repair,Walkig dog (45:10)
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Apple had its keynote for WWDC 2023. We watched live and broke it all down afterward. They finally announced Apple Vision Pro, released some new Macs, and reviewed all the OS updates we'll see this fall.
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Keynote:
15-inch Macbook Pro (02:25)
Mac Studio (03:45)
Mac Pro (04:45)
iOS 17 (06:55)
iPadOS 17 (17:30)
macOS Sonoma (20:35)
Safari (23:50)
AirPods and Audio (27:50)
tvOS (28:55)
watchOS 10 (30:00)
Apple Vision Pro (33:25)
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Twitter Spaces ran into an issue, Temu is losing a lot of money, and sharing your Netflix just got more expensive. We've also got a brand new segment to get more news to you with less banter. Plus, your usual tips and picks to help you tech better!
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Followup:
Ron DeSantis and Elon Musk run into technical glitches during Spaces launch (01:15)
Temu is losing millions of dollars to sell you cheap stuff (05:05)
Windows 11 users can now link iMessage (07:15)
Amazon fire max 11 (09:25)
Photoshop Beta has AI features (13:30)
Netflix’s password-sharing crackdown is here — and it costs $7.99 per month (16:40)
Just the headlines (17:45)
A lawyer’s filing cites non-existent cases thanks to ChatGPT
Prosecutors investigating SBF have accumulated more than six million pages of documents and other records
Meta hit with record-breaking $1.3 billion fine over Facebook data transfers to the US
Instagram is launching a Twitter competitor
Ford decides it won’t kill AM radio after all
MoviePass is back
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Search in page Safari iOS (19:30)
Takes:
Cord-cutting hits all-time high in Q1 (23:45)
The 5 biggest announcements from Microsoft Build 2023 (26:20)
Researchers craft a fully edible battery (28:40)
How a 35-year-old weed smoker behind 10 million scam calls made his fortune (32:35)
FBI abused spy law but only like 280,000 times in a year (35:30)
Bonus Odd Take: User in Yer Face (37:10)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Morsatie LED Flame Light Bulbs, 4 Modes Flickering Light Bulbs with Gravity Sensor, E26 Fire Light Bulb for Halloween, Christmas, Party, Porch, Patio, Indoor Outdoor Decoration-4 Pack (39:30)
Nate: TRUE LIME Water Enhancer, Bulk Dispenser Pack, 0 Calorie Drink Mix Packets For Water, Sugar Free Lime Flavoring Powder Packets, Water Flavor Packets Made with Real Limes, 100 Count (41:55)
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Amazon has new echo devices, but that's not helping their drone deliveries, Zelda is a thing, and people still use pagers. That and so much more this episode. Enjoy and tech better!
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Followup:
Todd asked if there are shows on Twitter Long form video on Twitter (00:55)
New Apple announcements (03:25)
Free Telly from the Pluto TV people (06:15)
Amazon has new echo devices (10:30)
Logitech partners with iFixit for self-repairs (13:10)
The HP ink issue gets worse (14:50)
Amazon has only made 100 drone deliveries (15:45)
OpenAI launches official iOS app (18:15)
You can’t parody Wes Anderson because he is a parody of himself (20:20)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Manage location services on iOS (21:00)
Takes:
Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom sells 10M copies in 3 days (26:00)
AT&T tries to block Starlink/T-Mobile plan for satellite-to-phone service (29:30)
Google will soon let Pixel phones double as dash cams (31:55)
People are still using pagers (34:15)
Re-Victimization from Police-Auctioned Cell Phones (36:40)
Ransomware gang steals data of 5.8 million PharMerica patients (39:30)
Bonus Odd Take: Phil Grishayev discovers locations of famous movies and recreates their scenes (40:10)
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Nate: YouTube Premium - YouTube adding 30-second unskippable ads (48:30)
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SBF wants his charges dropped and Elon hires a CEO for Twitter. That and stuff you actually care about on this week's episode. Enjoy and tech better!
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Followup:
The accidental Tetris world champion (00:53)
SBF asks court to dismiss most criminal charges against him (04:50)
Elon Musk hires new CEO for Twitter (05:35)
Tucker Carlson relaunching his show on Twitter (07:10)
Wendy’s and Google create AI order taker (10:35)
HP confirms it will disable printers using cheaper ink (14:40)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday, May 2023 (15:30)
Microsoft skips salary increases this year (16:25)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: 2FA with Apple Passwords (17:50)
Takes:
Apple announces Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro coming to iPad (22:25)
Everything announced at Google IO - 10 AI breakthroughs from Google (26:20)
How the NFL uses 4000 virtual servers to make it’s schedule (31:20)
Fired TikTok exec says Chinese government had access to app user data (33:00)
NextGen Healthcare says hackers accessed data of more than 1 million patients (35:10)
Bonus Odd Take: You can now tour every Star Trek bridge virtually (36:20)
Wes Anderson’s Lord of the Rings (38:05)
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Dave: Fliqlo - by Yuji Adachi (39:50)
Nate: Nekteck Extension Cord, 3 Prong Power Cord 14AWG Extension Cable with 360 Degree Rotating Flat Plug, 3 Pack Short 1 Foot, UL Listed (42:35)
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A very special guest joins us to share a pick of the week in addition to two great picks we have. We've got a variety of Apple stories and so much more this week to help you tech better. Thanks for your patience as we continue to work out the kinks while live streaming!
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Followup:
Peak behind the curtain (00:38)
Ford CEO says it will keep CarPlay (02:15)
Apple quarterly results (04:45)
Fortnite launches on Amazon’s Luna Cloud gaming service - Fortnite is headed to the Olympics as an official Esport (06:05)
Amazon is working to boost the capability of Alexa (09:50)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Scanning with Files (14:25)
Takes:
Apple and Google team up to stop unwanted AirTag tracking - NYPD urges citizens to use AirTags to fight theft (19:20)
Apple uses iOS and macOS Rapid Security Response feature for the first time (25:10)
The iMac turns 25 (28:20)
Apple launches 20 new games in Apple Arcade (31:20)
City of Dallas hit by hackers (33:35)
Bonus Odd Take: Entertainment Auction (36:00)
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Dave: Bluetooth 5.3 AUX Adapter for Car,【Enhanced Mic & LED Digital Display】【22H Battery Life & Noise Cancelling】JOYROOM 3.5mm AUX Input Adapter, Bluetooth Wireless Receiver for Car Audio/Home Stereo, Metal (38:45)
Isla: Kids U Shaped Electric Toothbrush: Sonic Toothbrush with IPX7 Waterproof 3 Cleaning Modes Toddler Toothbrush Age 2-6 Children Soft Tooth Brush 45S Smart Reminder Cartoon Owl Design (42:35)
Nate: SlickWraps iPhone 14 Pro Wood Series Skins (48:20)
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We went live once again this week and found a whole new set of technical challenges. But that's why we do this, to keep teching better! The news was all over the place this week, but we have a very pertinent Pro Tip of the Week and some great picks. Enjoy!
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Followup:
New senate bill could force ticket sellers to disclose their fees upfront (01:30)
Clubhouse lays off half its employees (03:05)
Google to cut down on employee services (04:05)
Paris votes to ban shared e-scooters (05:30)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Always be Checking (08:00)
Takes:
You can now watch every Star Trek movie in 4K HDR (10:20)
NFL Sunday Ticket pricing on YouTube (13:25)
Google Authenticator now syncs across multiple devices (14:20)
Microsoft is done with major Windows 10 updates (15:45)
A third of organizations admit to covering up data breaches (18:50)
Bonus Odd Take: Pepperoni Hug Spot (20:35)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Lavemi Men's Real Leather Ratchet Dress Casual Belt, Cut to Exact Fit, Elegant Gift Box (22:10)
Nate: Anker 622 Magnetic Battery (MagGo), 5000mAh Foldable Magnetic Wireless Portable Charger and USB-C for iPhone 14/13/12 Series (Interstellar Gray) (25:55)
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We've been talking about it for a while, and we decided to rip the bandaid off and go live on YouTube with the podcast. All the usual stuff is there (minus a few sounders this episode), plus you get visual entertainment. Enjoy!
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Followup:
- Man breaks push ups world record (00:50)
- Taylor Swift avoided signing FTX sponsorship, because she asked questions (03:05)
- Twitter Blue Check madness (04:20)
- Mom didn’t know she was in Candy Crush Tournament (08:00)
- Major retail players are walking back metaverse strategies (11:45)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Save and/or delete old voicemails (12:55)
Takes:
- Major photography prize winner reveals image is AI-generated (15:40)
- Netflix ending dvd rental after 25 years (19:05)
- BuzzFeed News is shutting down (21:20)
- FTC orders supplement maker to pay $600K in Amazon hijacked review case (22:20)
- Major hack of Western Digital systems (25:05)
Bonus Odd Take: Fictional Brands Archive (28:45)
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Dave: SmallRig NP-FZ100 Battery Charger Set for Sony NP-FZ100 Battery, Double Slot NP-FZ100 Charger for Sony Alpha A7R V, A7 IV, A7 III, A7S III, FX3, A7C, A7R IV, A7R III, A6600, A9 II, 2040mAh - 3824 (31:45)
Nate: Portable Wireless Charger for Apple Watch,HUOTO【Upgraded Version】 iWatch Charger 1400mAh Smart Keychain Power Bank,Portable Magnetic iWatch Charger for Apple Watch Series 8/UItra/7/6/SE/5/4/3/2/1 (34:25)
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We've got APY, FTX, NYT, FBI and HBO for this week's 3 letter acronym topics. Plus a wide range of other tech topics and some great tips and picks to help you tech better. Enjoy!
Followup:
Apple launches high-yield bank account (01:15)
Pentagon leaker found and arrested (06:10)
FTX has recovered $7.3B in assets considers reboot (08:30)
NYT debuts Digits, the math version of Wordle (10:10)
Spotify shutting down Heardle (11:55)
HBO Max renamed to Max (12:20)
Montana lawmakers approve statewide ban on TikTok (14:55)
Cryptowatch: Ethereal network completes Shanghai update (17:00)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday April 2023 (18:40)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Options in photo sharing (21:05)
Takes:
Netflix cancels Love is Blind livestream after hour delay (26:10)
Sega is buying Rovio, maker of Angry Birds for $775M (28:35)
Microsoft set to change Print Screen button so it opens the Snipping Tool in Windows 11 (32:25)
AI clone’s girl’s voice in kidnapping scam (35:00)
Why is Juice Jacking back in the news? (38:05)
Bonus Odd Take: Mobile Phone Museum (43:00)
Die With Me app (46:40)
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Dave: Apple HomePod Mini (47:40)
Nate: Rogue Amoeba’s SoundSource (50:00)
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The Chinese spy balloon is back in the news, Ford is getting rid of AM radio, and the Bitcoin whitepaper is already in your Mac. That and so much more to help you get out there and tech better!
Followup:
Traveling - airplane wifi and services (01:00)
Spring Cleaning apps update (03:30)
Pixel 6A in-screen fingerprint reader security (08:10)
Super Mario Bros. Passes Frozen II for highest animated opening with $377 Million (09:40)
ChatGPT could be sued for lying (11:10)
Twitter labeling goverment affiliated media accounts (12:45)
Chinese spy balloon gathered military intelligence (14:40)
What does ‘genuine leather’ mean? (17:15)
Ford to drop AM radio in most new vehicles (19:45)
We missed World Backup Day again (22:35)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Copy and Paste Photo Edits (25:15)
Takes:
“TikTok” ban bill is so broad is so broad it could apply to nearly any type of tech product (:0529)
Thieves tunnel through coffee shop to steal $500K in iPhones from Washington Apple Store (30:40)
The Bitcoin white paper is hidden in every modern copy of MacOS (33:20)
Justice Dept. investigating leak of classified Pentagon documents (35:25)
Bonus Odd Take: The most popular song from each month since January 1980 (37:10)
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Dave: Peak Design Cuff Camera Wrist Strap Ash CF-AS-3 (39:05)
Nate: Facer App - Apple Watch Faces (41:35)
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We've both been doing some traveling lately, so we've got some tech travel tips to share. Plus, we've got all the SBF and Elon Musk news you've been waiting for and so much more. Enjoy and tech better!
Followup:
SBF funding legal case with money he gifted his father from the company (01:05)
SBF charged with paying $40M Chinese bribe (02:05)
Elon Musk now most-followed on Twitter (03:10)
Celebrities don’t want to pay for blue check (06:05)
Elon Musk and others sign open letter to stop AI (08:40)
T-Mobile customers can now make calls using Alexa devices (10:25)
Apple Music Classical is now available (12:10)
Apple’s WWDC taking place June 5-9 (14:00)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Tech Travel Tips (15:25)
Takes:
GM killing CarPlay support and choice (26:15)
Meta wants EU users to apply for permission to opt out of data collection (28:15)
Jony Ive created King Charles’ coronation logo (29:50)
Everything hacked at Pwn2Own Vancouver 2023 (31:45)
Bonus Odd Take: Take the very first Mac for a full test drive (33:25)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Neewer 40.5MM Lens Filter Kit(UV+CPL+ND4) with Filter Pouch for Sony A6000, NEX Series Cameras with 16-50mm Lens and Samsung NX300 with 20-50mm Lens (35:45)
Nate: USB C Fast Charger, Sacrack 100W GaN Compact 6 Port USB C Charging Station, Portable USB C Wall Charger Adapter 3 USB C and 3 QC USB A for All iPad iPhone 14 13 12 11 Pro Max Pixel Note Galaxy (39:05)
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The tech we cover is all over the place and don't miss our annual look at how many apps we have on our iPhones. We've also got some great tips throughout and our picks of the week near the end. Enjoy!
Followup:
Apple to spend $1B to break into cinemas (00:50)
Spring Cleaning app cleanup (03:45)
Amazon layoffs will shut down DPReview after 25 years (09:30)
Premium market captures more than half of smartphone market for first time, Apple 75% of premium is Apple (12:30)
Adobe made an AI image generator (14:30)
Roblox adds new AI coding and art tools (15:50)
NVIDIA will rent you an AI server for $37K/month (17:50)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Move your keyboard on iPhone (19:35)
Takes:
Watch a robot 3D print a real cake (22:35)
Ikea adds stock-counting drones to more of its stores (26:15)
aCropalypse but allows screenshots to be uncropped on Windows and Android (27:55)
ChatGPT flaw allows you to see other’s history, already fixed (32:00)
Exploding USB sticks (33:00)
Bonus Odd Take: Views from orbit (35:40)
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Dave: SmallRig 72" video Tripod (38:25)
Nate: Google Pixel 6A (41:35)
Notpicks Giveaway (45:45)
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In this episode, we've covered NFTs, GPTs, SBF, FCC, and SVB. And if you're not into 3-letter acronyms, we've got the rest of the week's tech news and some great picks and tips for you to tech better. Enjoy!
Followup:
Social Media Marketing World (01:00)
NFTs are going strong… at Starbucks as stamps (05:00)
OpenAI rolls out GPT-4 (07:10)
SBF got $2B in loans from his own company (09:40)
Facebook to cut about 11,000 more jobs - Amazon to lay off 9,000 more workers (10:35)
FCC orders phone companies to block scam text messages (11:50)
Samsung’s new Texas chip plant cost now over $25B (13:05)
YouTubeTV prices going up again - YouTubeTV rolls out multi view for March Madness (14:50)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday, March 2023 (19:20)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Phishing schemes, mobile browsers, app downloads, VPN, device management (20:35)
Takes:
SVB and others go under - Etsy payments delayed after SVB demise - Roku had a ton of money at SVB (26:00)
T-Mobile to buy Ryan Reynolds’ Mint Mobile in a $1.35B deal (32:20)
HP printer update bricks third-party ink (34:45)
The privacy loophole in your doorbell (36:45)
Americans lost record $10.3B in online scams last year (41:00)
Bonus Odd Take(s): Book a minute (42:30)
Tetris release now closer to WWII than today (48:15)
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Dave: SmallRig Cage with Built-in Quick Release Plate for Arca-Swiss and Cold Shoe for Sony ZV-E10- 3531 (50:30)
Nate: Amazon Flowers (53:25)
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Apple has a "new iPhone" and a classical musical service coming. Facebook is simplifying messaging again, and a Beluga whale saves a phone from the bottom of the ocean. You know a typical week in tech news. We've also got two great picks and some great tips throughout, enjoy!
Followup:
Apple reveals a yellow iPhone 14 (01:30)
Apple captures 8 of 10 spots in list for global best-selling smartphones (04:35)
Apple launches its new classical music streaming app for preorder (07:50)
Spotify’s new design is part TikTok (10:30)
Free MLS Season Pass from T-Mobile (14:25)
Grammarly adding AI text creation (17:35)
Wyze Wireless Gaming Headset (19:15)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Show wifi password in iOS devices (22:15)
Takes:
Messenger’s finally coming back to the Facebook app (28:00)
Outlook for Mac is now free to use (30:30)
Amazon ads bigger than the entire global newspaper industry (34:15)
Oregon man stranded in remote snow-covered road uses drone to signal for help (35:35)
A Beluga whale picks up a girl’s phone from the bottom of the ocean (37:20)
Bonus Odd Take: Museum of Failure virtual tour (38:20)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Sony ZV-E10 Camera (40:35)
Nate: Meater Plus (45:40)
Notpicks Giveaway (51:30)
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We came up with some great innovations this week including a new emoji and dumb electric cars. We've got a wide range of tech news, tips, and picks to help you tech better.
Followup:
Apple Watch battery repair - iFixit guide (00:50)
Screen Time passcode to avoid iPhone access (03:20)
Help out Tweetbot and Twitterrific (05:15)
Snapchat is releasing its own AI chatbot powered by ChatGPT (06:30)
iOS 16.4 - New emojis - class page turn animation is back (08:00)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: SIRI: “Remind me about this…” (11:00)
Takes:
Lenovo’s rollable laptop and smartphone (15:15)
You can now kind of sync iMessage with Windows 11 (17:30)
Future Fords could repossess themselves (18:55)
JPMorgan Chase requires tech workers give 6 months notice before quitting (20:45)
TikTok adds screen time limits for teens and more (22:25)
BetterHelp shared customer data while promising it was private (23:50)
LastPass Breach Update (25:40)
Bitwarden passes annual audit with flying colors (26:20)
Bonus Odd Take: Triple Drop - Everyone on the Office is Pam - AI Creep Mart - TikTok Unclogging Drains (29:00)
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Dave: [Newest] 62" Selfie Stick Tripod with Remote - Kaiess Tripod for iPhone, High Strength Legs & Extendable Tube Tripod Stand, Fit for iPhone 13 Pro Max/13 Pro/12 Pro Max/Samsung S22/Camera/GoPro (32:35)
Nate: Robinhood (38:20)
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AI is everywhere, it will even take your phone calls for you or be your personal radio DJ. That might make you want to check out the Global Day of Unplugging that we cover. That and so much more to help you tech better!
Followup:
Samsung says users will be able to clone voice to respond to calls (02:00)
Spotify launches DJ, AI-powered music and commentary (05:15)
ChatGPT launches boom in AI-written e-books (06:10)
Pixel’s Magic Eraser coming to iOS (09:45)
Amazon Health and One Medical (12:45)
Microsoft is forcibly removing Internet Explorer from your PC (17:30)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Indent a list in Apple Notes (19:30)
Takes:
Global Day of Unplugging (23:30)
Is the Apple Watch being banned? (27:15)
Original iPhone sells for $63,356 at auction (30:55)
Valve bans 40,000 accounts after laying a trap for cheaters in Dota 2 (32:35)
Crypto mining operation found in school crawl space (33:50)
Pirated Final Cut Pro infects Mac with crypto-mining malware (35:40)
Woman not happy with Apple after iPhone stolen (37:25)
Bonus Odd Take: A.N. Lucas’s 88x31 button collection (42:45)
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Dave: Omniklad for iPhone 13 Pro Max Case, 100% Genuine Leather Magnetic Cell Phone Case Compatible with MagSafe, Microfiber Lining, All-Round Protection, Barrier Pro Semi Flexible Case - Brown (45:45)
Bonus Odd Pick: All-in-One Audiobook by Playaway (49:30)
Nate: 540° Rotation Magnetic Charging Cable, 3 in 1 Magnetic Phone Charger [4-Pack, 3ft/3ft/6ft/10ft] 3A Fast Charging Cable Support Data Transfer USB Magnet Charger Cable for iPhone/Micro USB/Type C Device (52:45)
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We are truly all over the place with this week's news but we do have some of our common followup topics and some great tips and picks to help you tech better. Enjoy!
Followup:
Temu boots (02:10)
SBF in trouble for watching Super Bowl (04:10)
Twitter will charge for SMS 2FA (05:25)
ChatGPT leaking Amazon corporate secrets (08:45)
US might have shot down hobby club’s balloon (10:20)
Ted Lasso Season 3 Trailer (12:00)
Costco carrying Wyze products (12:25)
Z-Library returns (14:00)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday (16:00)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Facebook account security (16:40)
Takes:
Meta debuts paid Meta Verified (20:25)
Meta aims to increase transparency in ad targeting (22:40)
Cell phones in prison (23:45)
Hyundai and Kia forced to update software due to TikTok challenge (25:20)
Pig Butchering scams are evolving fast (26:40)
Bonus Odd Take: Wonders of Street View (29:25)
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There's a lot of AI news to cover this week, call us crazy, but we think this might be a thing. We've also got some Super Bowl talk, tech job cuts, balloons, bloated phones, and so much more. Enjoy!
Followup:
Super Bowl Ads (00:55)
FTX’s new boss explains security weaknesses (05:15)
Mastadon continues to lose users (07:00)
Google Bard flubs answer in ad (09:40)
Microsoft’s ChatGPT event (11:25)
You can jailbreak ChatGPT (12:10)
Getty Images sues Stable Diffusion for copyright infringement (13:10)
Disney cutting 7000 jobs (14:05)
Yahoo to lay off more than 20% of staff (115:55)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Control+Enter for spreadsheets and more ()
Takes:
US shoots down 4th object from the sky (21:20)
Samsung Galaxy S23 comes with 60GB of storage used (23:50)
SF subway runs off floppy disks (25:35)
Until further notice, think twice before using Google to download software (26:50)
Windows 11: a spyware machine out of users’ control (29:00)
Bonus Odd Take: Vulture’s Stunt Awards (30:20)
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We spend some time getting caught up on ChatGPT for the first part of the show. After that we get into our usual wandering through a wide range of tech news, tips and picks. Enjoy!
Followup:
ChatGPT Plus (00:55)
ChatGPT won’t talk about Trump (04:10)
ChatGPT sets record for fasting-growing user base (05:20)
Google will unveil ChatGPT competitor (05:40)
The slickest con artist of all time (07:00)
Amazon’s drone delivery off to a slow start (10:20)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Filter Unknown Senders (12:10)
Takes:
MrBeast gets flack for helping 1,000 blind people (15:50)
Apple quarterly results - More than 2 billion active devices (20:15)
Amazon reports first unprofitable year since 2014 (21:45)
Smart appliance makers sad that 50% of customers won’t connect their appliances (22:55)
Netflix hasn’t confirmed plans to stop password sharing yet (24:30)
Bonus Odd Take: Vintage calculator emulators (25:35)
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Have you tried ChatGPT yet? Even if you have, we have a fun resource to get to know it better. Also, stick around for the bonus odd take to see if you might be suffering from Pac-Man Pinky. We're all over the world of tech this week to help you tech better!
Followup:
SBF tried to influence witness through Signal (00:45)
Dave Rubin spends a few days with the Twitter team (02:25)
Awesome ChatGPT prompts (05:45)
Banks teaming up to create digital wallet, challenging PayPal and Apple Pay (07:15)
Amazon launches RxPass Prime add-on (09:00)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Hide alerts in messages (12:10)
Takes:
Smartphone shipments suffer the largest-ever decline last quarter (16:40)
Streaming movies get half the Oscar nominations of last year (21:15)
The State Department is in turmoil over a font change (23:05)
GoTo says hackers stole online backups and encryption key (25:30)
U.S. says it hacked the hackers to bring down Hive ransomware gang (27:40)
Bonus Odd Take:
1982 High Tech Rec local news report (29:35)
Mac 30th Anniversary Icons (32:30)
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Another week where the tech news isn't all that positive. But we do our best to put a fun spin on it and give you tips and picks to help you tech better!
Followup:
Macintosh’s 39th birthday today (00:30)
Notnerd's 7th birthday Jan. 9th - Episode 1 (01:30)
Feds seize almost $700M in assets from FTX (03:15)
Twitter’s new developer terms ban third-party clients (04:15)
Trump looking to get out of Truth Social (06:20)
Apple announces revamped HomePod (08:30)
ChatGPT pro version could be coming at $42/mo (13:50)
Google, Microsoft, Amazon and other tech companies have laid off more than 70,000 employees in the last year (16:00)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Kill & Yank. If you don’t want to lose what’s on your clipboard, you can use Ctrl + K to cut and Ctrl + Y to paste using a second clipboard. (18:30)
Takes:
Microsoft’s new VALL-E can duplicate your voice in 3 seconds (23:25)
New podcast creation has fallen off a cliff (28:10)
Amazon closing down Smile program (31:45)
PayPal accounts breached in large-scale credential stuffing attack (34:40)
U.S. airline accidentally exposes ‘No Fly List’ on an unsecured server (35:35)
Mailchimp hacked again (36:40)
Hacker stole data for 37 million T-Mobile customers (37:10)
Ransomware revenue is down as more victims refuse to pay (38:00)
Bonus Odd Take: Niche Museums (39:00)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Orion Web browser for iOS (42:50)
Nate: Snailax 3-in-1 Foot Warmer and Vibration Foot Massager & Back Massager with Heat, Fast Heating Pad & 5 Massage Modes, Feet Warmers for Women, Men for Plantar Fasciitis Relief… (45:00)
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We start off with some brand new announcements from Apple and Wyze. After that, we get into our usual tech news with some great tips throughout. Enjoy!
Breaking News:
New M2 MacBook Pros and Mac minis (01:15)
Wyze Cam OG (06:20)
Followup:
SBF invested in fund that invested in FTX - SBF starts a Substack - Miami removing FTX sponsorship from arena (10:45)
Twitter Garage Sale (14:00)
Third-party Twitter apps stop working (18:15)
Microsoft looking to invest $10B in ChatGPT - Lots of sketchy ChatGPT apps popping up (21:40)
FCC Robocaller crackdown (27:55)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday, January 2023 (28:35)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Video Screenshots & Cleaner Screenshots on Mac (32:35)
Takes:
Tim Cook takes $35 million pay cut that he recommended (36:25)
JP Morgan says startup founder used millions of fake customers for acquisition (38:30)
A corrupt file led to the FAA ground stoppage - FAA struggles to modernize air traffic control (40:50)
20% of the US Dept. of the Interior passwords were hacked in report (42:40)
Bonus Odd Take: https://www.mouseprint.org/ (46:50)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Xbox Series X (51:20)
Nate: PXN MFi Game Controller for iOS, 6603 Speedy Wireless Joystick Gamepad for iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV (53:45)
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The CES show was in Vegas last week, and we cover some of the potentially good and definitely weird products announced. Plenty of other news, picks, and tips this week to help you tech better.
Followup:
FTX bankruptcy lawyers are trying to get donated money back - SBF pleads not guilty (01:00)
Mastadon growth slows (02:30)
Lastpass/Bitwarden (05:00)
PSA: The Dark Sky app has stopped working (08:55)
Amazon to lay off over 18K employees (10:00)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Name your device for sharing (12:20)
Takes:
CES 2023 - Best tech - Weird Gadgets (15:50)
MagSafe might become the Qi standard (31:00)
Safari turns 20 (32:50)
John Deere will let you fix your own tractor (34:15)
Rackspace says hackers accessed customer data during ransomware attack (36:30)
Bonus Odd Take: https://www.riffusion.com/ (37:55)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Wyze temperature sensors (40:15)
Nate: AGVEE 2 Pack 4 inch 30W USB-C Female to Lightning Cable Adapter, Type-C to 8 Pin Male PD Fast Charging Converter Cord Data Sync Connector for iPhone 13 12 11 Airpods iOS Device, Carplay, Dark Gray (44:10)
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To kick off the first episode of the year, we discuss resolutions, goals, and the like. Then after some follow-up and a great Pro Tip of the Week, we decided to go with an all Bonus Odd Take episode to start the year on a positive note. Enjoy!
Followup:
Pushups - New Year (1:05)
SBF’s courtship of federal regulators (06:20)
Elon Musk is first person to lose $200B (07:30)
How Kindle novelists are using ChatGPT (09:30)
Amazon begins drone deliveries in California and Texas (12:10)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Use the Files App to keep images, etc., organized (14:10)
Takes:
Wing Music (17:50)
Kitten War (20:05)
Ancient Earth Globe (21:40)
Paper Plane Builder (24:15)
150 Illusions & Visual Phenomena (27:40)
Windows 93 Emulator (30:05)
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Dave: Keyboard Cleaning Gel Set Universal Dust Cleaner for PC Keyboard Cleaning Car Detailing Slime Laptop Dusting Home and Office Electronics Cleaning Kit Computer Cleaning Slime (34:35)
Nate: Draw Things: AI-assisted Image Generation in Your Pocket (38:15)
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We've got FTX, SBF, IRS, FCC, and NFL news this week. Not what you're looking for? Don't worry, we make up for it with a great Pro Tip of the week and picks that we got under the Christmas tree. Enjoy!
Followup:
FTX’s SBF released on $250 million bond (01:10)
Alameda’s Caroline Ellison, FTX’s Gary Wang plead guilty to DOJ charges (04:05)
Twitter (04:55)
IRS announces delay for implementation of $600 reporting for 3rd part payment platforms (07:10)
AI-created comic could be deemed ineligible for copyright protection (10:10)
FCC proposes record $300 million fine against auto warranty robocall campaign (11:50)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Use Siri for quick math (13:30)
Takes:
Google has declared a code red over AI chatbots (15:50)
YouTube paying roughly $2 billion per year for NFL Sunday Ticket (19:00)
McDonald’s opens first largely automated location (21:45)
TikTok admits to spying on US users as effort to ban the app heats up (24:35)
LastPass says hackers stole customers’ password vaults (27:10)
Bonus Odd Take: Bubbles (30:00)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Leatherman Rebar (32:10)
Nate: 2023 Apple History Calendar - Ear Wax Removal Endoscope Otoscope, Earwax Remover Tools, Scope, with 1080P FHD Camera, 6 Led Lights, Wireless Connected, Compatible with iPhone, iPad, Android Smart Phones & Tablets (36:25)
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In a segue and protip heavy episode, we cover a wide smattering of tech news. From video games in your car to nuclear fusion, we help you get caught up with the world of tech and how to use it, all so you can get out there and tech better!
Followup:
SBF charged in FTX investigation (01:00)
Elon Musk posts poll on Twitter to see whether he should stay the leader (03:20)
Tesla launches Steam in its cars with thousands of games (09:50)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday December 2022 (11:35)
Support for Windows 7 and 8 fully end in January (12:25)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Find and Assign faces in Photos for iOS (14:20)
Takes:
10 new features in iOS 16.2 (18:45)
Donald Trump teases major announcement that is just NFTs (24:45)
Scientists create fusion reaction that made more energy than they put in (28:30)
TikTok releasing horizontal full screen mode - Senate votes to ban TikTok on government devices (31:20)
Poor software costs the US $2.4 trillion (35:15)
Bonus Odd Take: 2022 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards (38:10)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: HDMI Splitter 1 in 2 Out 4K @ 60Hz | 1x2 Duplicate Mirror w/Power Adapter by J-Tech Digital 1 Source to 2 Displays (40:35)
Nate: M2 MacBook Air (45:10)
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Our topics are all over the place this week, but as always, we do our best to get you caught up on the wild world of tech. Stick around to the end for some great picks and an AI-created outro.
Followup:
Breaking News - SBF Arrested in Bahamas (00:45)
#TwitterFiles - Jim Baker Fired - Twitter Blue Relaunches (02:15)
Uber Eats to pay millions for listing Chicago restaurants without consent (05:50)
Dyson air purifying headphones will cost $949 (06:55)
Disney+ raises prices, launches ad-supported tier (08:10)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Search a Webpage on iOS (08:55)
Takes:
Apple end-of-year updates - More App Store price points - End-to-end encryption for iCloud (FBI response)- Drops plan for CSAM scanning - Apple Music Sing - AirDrop limit for everyone (12:15)
Google Search brings continuous scrolling to the desktop (20:25)
Not news: So you want to be a TikTok star? (21:15)
Industrial robots in China push people out of jobs, and slash wages (22:25)
Bonus Odd Take: Neal.fun Asteroid Launcher (24:50)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Anker PowerCom C200 2K Mac Webcam (28:55)
Nate: PNY 64GB Elite-X Class 10 U3 V30 microSDXC Flash Memory Card 3-Pack - 100MB/s, Class 10, U3, V30, A1, 4K UHD, Full HD, UHS-I, micro SD (31:10)
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The FTX debacle and Twitter are still providing plenty of excitement. Add in China, some AI, and great pro tips and picks, and you have an episode, my friends. Plus stick around to the end to hear about our Notpicks giveaway! Enjoy!
Followup:
SBF does media tour after FTX collapse (02:15)
Twitter - Apple fued, Hunter Biden story, user growth (03:15)
Apple restricts AirDrop in China (06:20)
Apple's iPhone 14 Emergency SOS via Satellite Feature Saves Stranded Man in Alaska (09:05)
Kanye West isn’t buying Parler after all (10:25)
MrBeast Burger (10:45)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Adding EXIF data to Photos on Mac and iPhone (11:55)
Takes:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) research company OpenAI on Wednesday announced ChatGPT, a prototype dialogue-based AI chatbot capable of understanding natural language and responding in natural language (19:30)
YouTube lists top trending videos, creators, and songs of 2022 (24:30)
Comcast raises Broadcast TV fee (31:20)
LastPass Security Incident (32:40)
Bonus Odd Take: https://www.futurepedia.io/ (34:55)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Wyze Night Light (37:40)
Nate: Apple Watch Ultra (41:30)
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We're all over the place with the tech news this week from soccer balls to turtlenecks. Listen to get caught up on what's going on in the world of technology and how to use it to make your life easier. Enjoy!
Followup:
Black Friday/Cyber Monday (00:50)
FTX is still bad (04:15)
Twitter Update (06:00)
Tesla’s full self-driving beta is now available to everyone in North America (07:55)
Mercedes charging $1200/year for Acceleration Increase (08:45)
Tracking the balls at the World Cup (10:50)
Windows 8.1 being put out of its misery (12:50)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Duplicate photos and videos in Apple Photos, Mac and iOS (13:50)
Takes:
Protests in China impacting Apple (21:25)
Amazon Alexa is a “colossal failure,” on pace to lose $10 billion this year (23:30)
Last.fm turns 20 (26:05)
Tokyo residents urged to wear turtlenecks to save on energy bills (28:10)
Hackers guessed the world’s most common password in under 1 second (30:25)
Bonus Odd Take: Antidepressant or Tolkien (33:50)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Andor Series on Disney+ (35:15)
Nate: Crucial X6 2TB Portable SSD – Up to 800MB/s – USB 3.2 – External Solid State Drive, USB-C - CT2000X6SSD9 (38:00)
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Candy Crush turns 10, MrBeast is the top YouTuber, Ticketmaster isn't great, and FTX really isn't great. That and so much more to get you caught up on the world of tech, so you can get out there and tech better!
Followup:
FTX is worse than we thought (00:30)
https://twitterisgoinggreat.com/ (01:55)
Bird overstated its revenue for two years (05:20)
iPhone 14 Emergency mode goes live (06:25)
New iCloud on the web - iCloud issues (07:25)
Microsoft November 2022 Patch Tuesday (10:00)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: iPhone Volume (11:30)
Takes:
Candy Crush turns 10 (13:40)
MrBeast takes over top YouTube spot from PewDiePie (15:10)
Ticketmaster scrutiny after Taylor Swift ticket issues (17:40)
Atari 50th anniversary collection (20:00)
Apple prepares to get chips made in USA (21:15)
Bonus Odd Take: Hipster Star Wars (22:00)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Digital Giza (23:15)
Nate: Notpicks.com! AILKIN 56W PD USB C Car Charger, Type-C Super Fast Power Charging Block 3-Port USB A & USBC Auto Cargador Carro Lighter Adapter for iPhone, iPad, Samsung Galaxy, LG, Google Pixel, Moto, USB-C&A Port (24:40)
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Well, a lot of the tech news isn't positive this week, especially if you lost your job or had money invested in FTX. But as always, we make the best of it and give you some great tips and picks so that you can tech better. Enjoy!
Followup:
Headlight Restoration (01:00)
This week in Twitter (03:00)
Tumblr will sell you two blue checks for $8 (05:15)
Meta laying off 11K (05:40)
Amazon is set to lay off about 10K this week (06:00)
Amazon unveils smaller delivery drone that can fly in rain (06:20)
Amazon becomes the world’s first company to lose $1 Trillion in market value (07:10)
Apple’s $191 Billion single-day surge sets stock-market record (09:20)
Patch Tuesday next week (09:55)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: How to spark joy in your digital life with Marie Kondo and Google One (10:15)
Takes:
The collapse of crypto firm FTX and its superstar founder explained to those who know nothing about crypto (17:00)
UN initiative will use satellites to detect methane emission hotspots (24:40)
Carvana bought my car for more than I paid new has lost 98 percent of its value (26:35)
Zoom adding mail and calendar feature (29:35)
Bonus Odd Take: Microsoft brings helicopters, gliders, and the Spruce Goose to its Flight Simulator (31:05)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Palette.fm (33:00)
Nate: CyberPower ST425 Standby UPS System, 425VA/260W, 8 Outlets, Compact (35:50)v
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Elon's Twitter is a wild place, Call of Duty is still a thing, and a shovel sounds like Nirvana. What more could you want from a tech podcast? Tips and Picks to help you tech better? Don't worry we've got that too, enjoy!
Followup:
Twitter staff cut in half - $8 Twitter Blue will get you a checkmark, less ads, and more (03:05)
Z-Library site domains seized by US DOJ (07:00)
MoviePass execs facing criminal charges (08:55)
15,000 cameras will be watching you in Qatar during World Cup (10:15)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Apple Maps redux (11:45)
Takes:
Amazon Music’s library is now free for Prime subscribers, but only on shuffle (20:00)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II breaks franchise record with $800M sold in three days (21:40)
Gmail to add a new package tracking feature ahead of holidays (25:30)
Meta ditching human-curated Facebook News stories (27:30)
U.S. govt employees exposed to mobile attacks from outdated Android, iOS (29:20)
Bonus Odd Take: Unlikely simultaneous historical events (30:10)
Bonus Bonus Odd Take: This Shovel falling sounds exactly like Smells Like Teen Spirit (32:40)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: 23andMe Health + Ancestry Service: Personal Genetic DNA Test Including Health Predispositions, Carrier Status, Wellness, and Trait Reports (Before You Buy See Important Test Info Below) (33:20)
Nate: DTECH 4K HDMI Dummy Plug Display Emulator Headless Ghost Adapter Compatible with Windows Mac OSX Linux Support 4kx2k 2160P 1080p for Computer Desktop (fit-Headless, 5 Pack) (37:05)
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It happened fast, but Elon Musk now owns Twitter, let that sink in. We've also got some great picks and pro tips for you as well as what else is going on in the world of technology this week. Enjoy!
Followup:
Elon Musk now in charge of Twitter (01:50)
Headlight? (07:40)
Background app refresh, battery usage (09:10)
iPad Pro hover feature (09:50)
PayPal rolling out Passkeys support on Apple devices (10:20)
Big Tech quarterly results (11:40)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Sharing photos with Apple - iCloud Shared Library, Shared Albums, Album Link, etc. (14:10)
Takes:
How a Redditor ended up with an industrial-grade Netflix server (23:30)
Amazon and Google make peace over smart TV competition (27:10)
You’ll have to start paying to use Pantone colors in Adobe products (28:15)
Pocket Casts goes open source (31:25)
Hackers leak 500GB trove of data stolen during LAUSD ransomware attack (33:45)
Bonus Odd Take: https://www.worldsdumbestgame.com/ (35:10)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: RoomieOfficial YouTube Channel (36:50)
Nate: Adhesive Magnets Ring Sticker for Magsafe Wireless Charging, Adapter Rings for Magnetic Phone Grip Holder, Case Converter Accessories for iPhone 12 13 14, Car Mount Magnet Attachment, Black 2pcs (39:30)
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It happened fast, but Elon Musk now owns Twitter, let that sink in. We've also got some great picks and pro tips for you as well as what else is going on in the world of technology this week. Enjoy!
Followup:
Elon Musk now in charge of Twitter (01:50)
Headlight? (07:40)
Background app refresh, battery usage (09:10)
iPad Pro hover feature (09:50)
PayPal rolling out Passkeys support on Apple devices (10:20)
Big Tech quarterly results (11:40)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Sharing photos with Apple - iCloud Shared Library, Shared Albums, Album Link, etc. (14:10)
Takes:
How a Redditor ended up with an industrial-grade Netflix server (23:30)
Amazon and Google make peace over smart TV competition (27:10)
You’ll have to start paying to use Pantone colors in Adobe products (28:15)
Pocket Casts goes open source (31:25)
Hackers leak 500GB trove of data stolen during LAUSD ransomware attack (33:45)
Bonus Odd Take: https://www.worldsdumbestgame.com/ (35:10)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: RoomieOfficial YouTube Channel (36:50)
Nate: Adhesive Magnets Ring Sticker for Magsafe Wireless Charging, Adapter Rings for Magnetic Phone Grip Holder, Case Converter Accessories for iPhone 12 13 14, Car Mount Magnet Attachment, Black 2pcs (39:30)
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Apple has some new iPads that are a bit confusing, AI podcast interviews are trying to be a thing, and you might want to rethink your plans to visit Qatar for the World Cup. All that and so much more this week to help you get out there and tech better.
Followup:
Headlight Renewal (01:20)
Couple mistakenly given $10.5M from Crypto.com thought they had won contest (03:20)
AI podcast between Joe Rogan and Steve Jobs (04:30)
HP accidentally uses a MacOS screenshot in their ad for Windows laptop (06:10)
Wyze Cam v3 Pro - It's their 5th anniversary (07:45)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Turn off background app refresh to save battery on iOS and iPadOS (10:15)
Takes:
New iPads and AppleTV - macOS Ventura and iPadOS 16 are now available (15:30)
Adobe Max (23:45)
FedEx abandons last-mile delivery robot program (25:30)
Amazon attrition costs $8B annually (26:20)
Qatar World Cup spyware (28:10)
Bonus Odd Take: The Uncomfortable (31:55)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: DoubleTake, from Filmic Inc. (34:05)
Nate: Skyflow Timelapse App (38:15)
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Apple has some new iPads that are a bit confusing, AI podcast interviews are trying to be a thing, and you might want to rethink your plans to visit Qatar for the World Cup. All that and so much more this week to help you get out there and tech better.
Followup:
Headlight Renewal (01:20)
Couple mistakenly given $10.5M from Crypto.com thought they had won contest (03:20)
AI podcast between Joe Rogan and Steve Jobs (04:30)
HP accidentally uses a MacOS screenshot in their ad for Windows laptop (06:10)
Wyze Cam v3 Pro - It's their 5th anniversary (07:45)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Turn off background app refresh to save battery on iOS and iPadOS (10:15)
Takes:
New iPads and AppleTV - macOS Ventura and iPadOS 16 are now available (15:30)
Adobe Max (23:45)
FedEx abandons last-mile delivery robot program (25:30)
Amazon attrition costs $8B annually (26:20)
Qatar World Cup spyware (28:10)
Bonus Odd Take: The Uncomfortable (31:55)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: DoubleTake, from Filmic Inc. (34:05)
Nate: Skyflow Timelapse App (38:15)
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Love the smell of burnt hair? Well, Elon Musk has got just the perfume for you. That story and many, much more tech-related topics this episode. We've got some great tips and picks for you as well. Enjoy and tech better!
Followup:
Elon Musk is now selling perfume that smell like burning hair (01:30)
Kanye West is buying Parler (2:20)
Netflix Basic with Ads (04:30)
It’s lonely in the Metaverse (06:15)
CNN accused of rug pull as it abandons its NFT project (07:20)
Roku launches range of smart home products with partners Wyze and Walmart (08:40)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday, October 2022 (11:10)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Disable the Search field on iOS 16 Home Screen and more! (12:40)
Takes:
Microsoft Surface Event (17:40)
Meta Connect 2022 (20:00)
Microsoft’s Army goggles left soldiers with nausea and headaches in test (24:15)
Shein owner fined $1.9M for failing to notify 39M users of data breach (25:35)
Bonus Odd Take: Rubik’s Cube Explorer (27:10)
Picks of the Week:
Chris: CERAKOTE Ceramic Headlight Restoration Kit – Guaranteed to Last As Long As You Own Your Vehicle – Brings Headlights Back to Like New Condition - 3 Easy Steps - No Power Tools Required (29:35)
Dave: Technology Connections channel on YouTube (32:10)
Nate: Nulaxy Laptop Stand, Ergonomic Aluminum Laptop Computer Stand, Detachable Laptop Riser Notebook Holder Stand Compatible with MacBook Air Pro, Dell XPS, HP, Lenovo More 10-15.6” Laptops (34:00)
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Love the smell of burnt hair? Well, Elon Musk has got just the perfume for you. That story and many, much more tech-related topics this episode. We've got some great tips and picks for you as well. Enjoy and tech better!
Followup:
Elon Musk is now selling perfume that smell like burning hair (01:30)
Kanye West is buying Parler (2:20)
Netflix Basic with Ads (04:30)
It’s lonely in the Metaverse (06:15)
CNN accused of rug pull as it abandons its NFT project (07:20)
Roku launches range of smart home products with partners Wyze and Walmart (08:40)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday, October 2022 (11:10)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Disable the Search field on iOS 16 Home Screen and more! (12:40)
Takes:
Microsoft Surface Event (17:40)
Meta Connect 2022 (20:00)
Microsoft’s Army goggles left soldiers with nausea and headaches in test (24:15)
Shein owner fined $1.9M for failing to notify 39M users of data breach (25:35)
Bonus Odd Take: Rubik’s Cube Explorer (27:10)
Picks of the Week:
Chris: CERAKOTE Ceramic Headlight Restoration Kit – Guaranteed to Last As Long As You Own Your Vehicle – Brings Headlights Back to Like New Condition - 3 Easy Steps - No Power Tools Required (29:35)
Dave: Technology Connections channel on YouTube (32:10)
Nate: Nulaxy Laptop Stand, Ergonomic Aluminum Laptop Computer Stand, Detachable Laptop Riser Notebook Holder Stand Compatible with MacBook Air Pro, Dell XPS, HP, Lenovo More 10-15.6” Laptops (34:00)
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Elon Musk wants to buy Twitter again, Roller Coasters are sketchy, Google has new phones, and so much more on this week's episode. Listen in, so you can get out there and tech better!
Followup:
Elon Musk revives Twitter bid, wants to avoid trial (01:50)
Walmart Land on Roblox (04:40)
iPhone crash detection triggered on roller coaster (05:50)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: iPhone Camera, 2x/3x zoom, swipe for tools (08:00)
Takes:
Google Event - Also Nest doorbell, Nest Wifi Pro and new home app (13:05)
Google Imagen Video, AI video creator (19:40)
Walgreens turns to prescription-filling robots to free up pharmacists (20:50)
It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month (23:35)
Fraud and scam cases are increasing on Zelle (26:30)
Bonus Odd Take: Days Since Incident (28:25)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Menubar X via Quinn Nelson/Snazzy Labs (31:15)
Nate: Ferilinso Camera Lens Protector for iPhone 14 Pro ＆ iPhone 14 Pro Max Accessories Camera Cover 9H Glass Unbreakable Protection Case Friendly No Distortion or Difference in Picture Quality (34:35)
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Elon Musk wants to buy Twitter again, Roller Coasters are sketchy, Google has new phones, and so much more on this week's episode. Listen in, so you can get out there and tech better!
Followup:
Elon Musk revives Twitter bid, wants to avoid trial (01:50)
Walmart Land on Roblox (04:40)
iPhone crash detection triggered on roller coaster (05:50)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: iPhone Camera, 2x/3x zoom, swipe for tools (08:00)
Takes:
Google Event - Also Nest doorbell, Nest Wifi Pro and new home app (13:05)
Google Imagen Video, AI video creator (19:40)
Walgreens turns to prescription-filling robots to free up pharmacists (20:50)
It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month (23:35)
Fraud and scam cases are increasing on Zelle (26:30)
Bonus Odd Take: Days Since Incident (28:25)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Menubar X via Quinn Nelson/Snazzy Labs (31:15)
Nate: Ferilinso Camera Lens Protector for iPhone 14 Pro ＆ iPhone 14 Pro Max Accessories Camera Cover 9H Glass Unbreakable Protection Case Friendly No Distortion or Difference in Picture Quality (34:35)
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Walmart has entered the metaverse, Tesla has a new Robot, Nate listens to a lot of podcasts, and so much more on this episode. We've got some great tips and picks for you, all so you can get out there and tech better.
Followup:
Amazon Thursday Night Football postcard (00:45)
Lime scooters in Tualatin (02:10)
PocketCasts 4 years (03:35)
Google is shutting down Stadia (07:25)
Bruce Willis denies selling his digital likeness to firm (09:05)
Meta to cut headcount for the first time, slash budgets (11:05)
Walmart enters the meta verse with Roblox experiences aimed at younger shoppers (12:05)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Saying “Reply with audio” to Siri (13:10)
Bonus Pro Tip: Check out the Mac Geek Gab Podcast! (15:25)
Takes:
Elon Musk unveils Tesla prototype humanoid Optimus robot (17:35)
Everything Amazon announced at its September hardware event - Amazon October Prime Day (20:40)
Meta cracks down on ad-free Instagram client a day after it launched (30:30)
Adware on Google Play and Apple Store was installed 13 million times (31:20)
Bonus Odd Take: Music for Programming (34:05)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Firefox Web Browser (35:25)
Nate: The Office Somehow We Manage Game (38:00)
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Walmart has entered the metaverse, Tesla has a new Robot, Nate listens to a lot of podcasts, and so much more on this episode. We've got some great tips and picks for you, all so you can get out there and tech better.
Followup:
Amazon Thursday Night Football postcard (00:45)
Lime scooters in Tualatin (02:10)
PocketCasts 4 years (03:35)
Google is shutting down Stadia (07:25)
Bruce Willis denies selling his digital likeness to firm (09:05)
Meta to cut headcount for the first time, slash budgets (11:05)
Walmart enters the meta verse with Roblox experiences aimed at younger shoppers (12:05)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Saying “Reply with audio” to Siri (13:10)
Bonus Pro Tip: Check out the Mac Geek Gab Podcast! (15:25)
Takes:
Elon Musk unveils Tesla prototype humanoid Optimus robot (17:35)
Everything Amazon announced at its September hardware event - Amazon October Prime Day (20:40)
Meta cracks down on ad-free Instagram client a day after it launched (30:30)
Adware on Google Play and Apple Store was installed 13 million times (31:20)
Bonus Odd Take: Music for Programming (34:05)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Firefox Web Browser (35:25)
Nate: The Office Somehow We Manage Game (38:00)
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There's a wide range of stories to get caught up on this week, including two stories about the NFL and the future of Darth Vader's voice. We've also got some great tips and picks, all to help you tech better.
Followup:
Nate’s iPhone 14 Pro (01:00)
Stratechery Plus from Ben Thompson (07:30)
California voted for cheaper Uber rides, it may have hurt drivers (09:00)
Amazon scores big with first Thursday Night Football game (10:40)
NFL introduces the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show (12:10)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Screenshot copy and delete (13:10)
Takes:
James Earl Jones is retiring from Darth Vader, But an AI firm owns his voice (15:20)
Amazon is tightening its ebook return policy to thwart BookTok (18:15)
Spotify launches audiobooks business (20:05)
Wegmans stops using their self-checkout app after suffering losses (21:45)
Meta sued over tracking iPhone users through in-app browser (22:45)
Bonus Odd Take: ForecastAdvisor.com (24:35)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Godsund Smart Switch (26:50)
Nate: Farkle Scorekeeper (29:00)
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There's a wide range of stories to get caught up on this week, including two stories about the NFL and the future of Darth Vader's voice. We've also got some great tips and picks, all to help you tech better.
Followup:
Nate’s iPhone 14 Pro (01:00)
Stratechery Plus from Ben Thompson (07:30)
California voted for cheaper Uber rides, it may have hurt drivers (09:00)
Amazon scores big with first Thursday Night Football game (10:40)
NFL introduces the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show (12:10)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Screenshot copy and delete (13:10)
Takes:
James Earl Jones is retiring from Darth Vader, But an AI firm owns his voice (15:20)
Amazon is tightening its ebook return policy to thwart BookTok (18:15)
Spotify launches audiobooks business (20:05)
Wegmans stops using their self-checkout app after suffering losses (21:45)
Meta sued over tracking iPhone users through in-app browser (22:45)
Bonus Odd Take: ForecastAdvisor.com (24:35)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Godsund Smart Switch (26:50)
Nate: Farkle Scorekeeper (29:00)
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We spend nearly 30 minutes discussing all of the new features of iOS 16, and we could have gone longer, but we made it as entertaining as possible. That plus all the regular news, tips, and picks to help you tech better.
Followup:
TikTok just launched a BeReal clone (02:15)
Hulu+ LiveTV+++ (04:20)
Emmy Awards by platform (06:20)
New low-end Amazon Kindle (08:30)
Microsoft September Patch Tuesday (10:20)
Apple fixes new zero-day under attack (10:45)
The Ethereum Merge is done (12:05)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: iOS 16 new features (15:00)
Takes:
iPhone overtakes Android to claim majority of US smartphone market (42:55)
Amazon is closing warehouses across the country (44:05)
Customs officials have copied Americans’ phone data at massive scale (45:25)
Uber internal systems hacked (47:00)
Bonus Odd Take: Cloud Appreciation Society (49:15)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Echo Dot, 4th gen, but any generation (52:20)
Nate: Gold and Goblins: Idle Merger iOS Google Play (54:25)
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We spend nearly 30 minutes discussing all of the new features of iOS 16, and we could have gone longer, but we made it as entertaining as possible. That plus all the regular news, tips, and picks to help you tech better.
Followup:
TikTok just launched a BeReal clone (02:15)
Hulu+ LiveTV+++ (04:20)
Emmy Awards by platform (06:20)
New low-end Amazon Kindle (08:30)
Microsoft September Patch Tuesday (10:20)
Apple fixes new zero-day under attack (10:45)
The Ethereum Merge is done (12:05)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: iOS 16 new features (15:00)
Takes:
iPhone overtakes Android to claim majority of US smartphone market (42:55)
Amazon is closing warehouses across the country (44:05)
Customs officials have copied Americans’ phone data at massive scale (45:25)
Uber internal systems hacked (47:00)
Bonus Odd Take: Cloud Appreciation Society (49:15)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Echo Dot, 4th gen, but any generation (52:20)
Nate: Gold and Goblins: Idle Merger iOS Google Play (54:25)
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This episode comes in the "purgatory" between the Apple Event and the new devices being out in the wild. But while we wait, we've got a bunch of tech news, tips, and picks to get caught up on. Enjoy!
Followup:
Apple Event and product ordering (00:30)
Pronunciation of “gyroscope” (02:55)
iOS 16 available (04:55)
Apple’s iPhone 14 eSIM change has small carriers hopeful switching will be easier (09:20)
MTV VMAs: Eminem and Snoop Dogg perform as Bored Apes in the Metaverse (11:35)
OpenSea turns into NFT ghost town after daily volume plunges 99% (13:40)
Crypto firm accidentally gave $10.5 million to sisters, now wants their house (14:50)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Recap on transferring data from old iPhone to new iPhone (16:40)
Takes:
Japan to change laws that require the use of floppy disks (24:15)
Steve Jobs Archive (25:40)
Thousands of Xcel customers are locked out of thermostats during an energy emergency (28:00)
French tax officials use AI to spot 20,000 undeclared pools (30:10)
Los Angeles school district wars of disruption as it battles ongoing ransomware attack (31:15)
Bonus Odd Take: YouTuber ports Quake 1 to Apple Watch (33:00)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Z Library (34:55)
Nate: Sprig Cable Management Device for Cinema Cameras 1/4”-20, 6-Pack, Black (37:55)
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This episode comes in the "purgatory" between the Apple Event and the new devices being out in the wild. But while we wait, we've got a bunch of tech news, tips, and picks to get caught up on. Enjoy!
Followup:
Apple Event and product ordering (00:30)
Pronunciation of “gyroscope” (02:55)
iOS 16 available (04:55)
Apple’s iPhone 14 eSIM change has small carriers hopeful switching will be easier (09:20)
MTV VMAs: Eminem and Snoop Dogg perform as Bored Apes in the Metaverse (11:35)
OpenSea turns into NFT ghost town after daily volume plunges 99% (13:40)
Crypto firm accidentally gave $10.5 million to sisters, now wants their house (14:50)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Recap on transferring data from old iPhone to new iPhone (16:40)
Takes:
Japan to change laws that require the use of floppy disks (24:15)
Steve Jobs Archive (25:40)
Thousands of Xcel customers are locked out of thermostats during an energy emergency (28:00)
French tax officials use AI to spot 20,000 undeclared pools (30:10)
Los Angeles school district wars of disruption as it battles ongoing ransomware attack (31:15)
Bonus Odd Take: YouTuber ports Quake 1 to Apple Watch (33:00)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Z Library (34:55)
Nate: Sprig Cable Management Device for Cinema Cameras 1/4”-20, 6-Pack, Black (37:55)
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Apple held their September "Far Out" Event today, announcing new Apple Watches, AirPods Pro, and the iPhone 14 lineup. After finishing the event, we recorded immediately to discuss what was announced. Enjoy!
If you would like to watch the full event or check out the new products, head over to Apple.com
Apple Watch (01:40)
Temperature sensor
Better ovulation tracking
Crash detection
New Series 8 and SE, All new Apple Watch Ultra
AirPods Pro 2 (11:10)
H2 Chip
Better active noise cancellation
Better Battery Life
Swipe touch control
iPhone 14 and 14 Plus (15:30)
Better battery life
Better cameras
All eSim
SOS satellite for off-grid emergencies
iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max (23:00)
Always on display
Dynamic Island
48MP main camera, all cameras better
Wrap up (31:30)
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Apple held their September "Far Out" Event today, announcing new Apple Watches, AirPods Pro, and the iPhone 14 lineup. After finishing the event, we recorded immediately to discuss what was announced. Enjoy!
If you would like to watch the full event or check out the new products, head over to Apple.com
Apple Watch (01:40)
Temperature sensor
Better ovulation tracking
Crash detection
New Series 8 and SE, All new Apple Watch Ultra
AirPods Pro 2 (11:10)
H2 Chip
Better active noise cancellation
Better Battery Life
Swipe touch control
iPhone 14 and 14 Plus (15:30)
Better battery life
Better cameras
All eSim
SOS satellite for off-grid emergencies
iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max (23:00)
Always on display
Dynamic Island
48MP main camera, all cameras better
Wrap up (31:30)
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This week we have a wide range of stories to discuss, including a very interesting story on dentures and TikTok. Dave had a magical ProTip of the week and a pick of the week that he's been wanting for years.
Followup:
Dave Plays Games (00:50)
Twitter Whistleblower (02:45)
T-Mobile phones will connect to Starlink for free starting next year (03:35)
Instagram’s next feature might be a copy of BeReal (07:15)
Meta to debut new VR headset in October (09:55)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Siri flashlight magic (11:25)
Takes:
Google Flights changed emission calculations making air travel look cleaner (13:45)
More Whole Foods stores in California to get Amazon One (15:40)
The DentureTok women of TikTok (18:05)
LastPass Security Incident (20:15)
Plex breach exposes usernames, emails, encrypted passwords (23:10)
Bonus Odd Take: WebbCompare.com (26:00)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Ender 3 v2 3D Printer (27:30)
Nate: Plant Twist Ties with Cutter 2 Pack, Garden Twist Ties for Plants and Gardening Black Total 328 Feet (31:20)
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This week we have a wide range of stories to discuss, including a very interesting story on dentures and TikTok. Dave had a magical ProTip of the week and a pick of the week that he's been wanting for years.
Followup:
Dave Plays Games (00:50)
Twitter Whistleblower (02:45)
T-Mobile phones will connect to Starlink for free starting next year (03:35)
Instagram’s next feature might be a copy of BeReal (07:15)
Meta to debut new VR headset in October (09:55)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Siri flashlight magic (11:25)
Takes:
Google Flights changed emission calculations making air travel look cleaner (13:45)
More Whole Foods stores in California to get Amazon One (15:40)
The DentureTok women of TikTok (18:05)
LastPass Security Incident (20:15)
Plex breach exposes usernames, emails, encrypted passwords (23:10)
Bonus Odd Take: WebbCompare.com (26:00)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Ender 3 v2 3D Printer (27:30)
Nate: Plant Twist Ties with Cutter 2 Pack, Garden Twist Ties for Plants and Gardening Black Total 328 Feet (31:20)
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We're getting close to new iPhone season, and we start the show off by discussing what we're looking for in a new phone and how to prepare our iPhones for an upgrade. After that, we get into the normal mix of tech news, picks, and tips to help you tech better.
Followup:
iPhone event Sep 7? (00:35)
Does Mark Zuckerberg not understand how bad his Metaverse looks? (5:40)
US streaming tops cable/broadcast for first time, Nielsen says (09:15)
Zoom actually patches issues with Zoom for Mac (12:10)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Quick type numbers and symbols on iOS (13:00)
Takes:
Google’s new helpful content update for SEO (16:30)
Windows 11 widgets can now trigger notifications on the taskbar (19:15)
New macOS and iOS updates patch vulnerabilities (22:15)
In-app browsers that act as key loggers (23:45)
Bonus Odd Take: See the World Tours (26:40)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: TP-Link TL-SG108 | 8 Port Gigabit Unmanaged Ethernet Network Switch, Ethernet Splitter | Plug & Play | Fanless Metal Design | Shielded Ports | Traffic Optimization | Limited Lifetime Protection (31:15)
Nate: Dave Plays Games Jetpack Joyride 2 (34:50)
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Samsung had an event this week with updated folding phones and some other stuff you probably don't care about. But, as always, there's plenty of tech stories, picks, and tips to help you tech better.
Followup:
Disney plus adding ad-based subscription and raising prices (01:40)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday, August 2022 edition (04:15)
California bill targeting social media impact on children dies in legislature (05:00)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: iPhone: settings > battery > battery health > optimized battery charging. Watch: settings > battery > battery health > optimized battery charging (05:55)
Takes:
Samsung Unpacked Event (09:45)
LinkedIn rolls out new tools for creators (13:45)
Researcher hacks Starlink with $25 homemade device (14:45)
Zoom updates macOS app to patch root access exploit (15:55)
Bonus Odd Take: https://www.howmanypeopleareinspacerightnow.com/ (17:30)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Magnetic Wireless Charger Foldable,18W Fast Mag-Safe Charger (19:25)
Nate: Lap Swim Workout on Apple Watch (23:00)
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You've been waiting for NFT and metaverse stories, and we've got a few stacked up, spoiler alert, they're not doing so well. Dave's got a great tip, and we both have some great picks that will help you tech better. Enjoy!
Followup:
Uber reports another big loss, beats on revenue (01:00)
Bird scooters not coming to Tualatin (03:00)
The metaverse real estate boom turns into a bust (05:10)
Pearson hopes to make money with NFT textbooks (06:25)
GameStop launches NFT market (09:10)
Chevy’s first foray into NFT auctions was a bust (09:50)
NFL+ enters sports streaming wars (12:20)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Pin conversations in Messages (14:50)
Takes:
Amazon to acquire Roomba maker iRobot for $1.7B (19:45)
Airbnb makes party ban permanent (22:15)
Is DALL-E’s art borrowed or stolen (23:30)
AMD surpassed Intel in market capitalization (25:50)
Drone contraband deliveries are rampant in prison (28:40)
Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan causes a plague of cyber attacks (31:50)
Bonus Odd Take: The Shakespeare Insult Generator (34:04)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: GripTight Smart, Phone clamp for Smartphones (36:40)
Nate: RollingSquare Incharge XL Cables (40:30)
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Did the Kardashians save Instagram? Maybe, for now. That and a majority of non-Kardashian tech talk this episode to help you get out there and tech better!
Followup:
Honda CR-V AC Followup (01:50)
Mike P pushups (02:45)
Apple quarterly results (03:45)
Instagram is walking back its changes for now - possibly thanks to the Kardashians (05:45)
Instagram’s Dual camera feature copies BeReal (07:10)
Meta Quest 2 price going up (08:15)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Travel gear and being prepared (10:40)
Takes:
Apple hires key Lamborghini Executive (14:45)
TikTok begins testing mini-games (16:40)
Bolt Mobility has vanished, leaving e-bikes and more (18:50)
The US organ transport network has out-of-date technology (21:15)
Tim Hortons offers free coffee and pastry for spying on people for over a year (22:55)
Bonus Odd Take: The Apple Store Time Machine (24:40)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: WALI Laptop and Monitor Mount Stand, Single Monitor Desk Mount with Tray for 1 Laptop Notebook up to 17 inch and 1 LCD Monitor Mount up to 27 inch, Weight up to 22lbs (M001LP), Black (26:50)
Nate: Wyze Bulb Color, 1100 Lumen WiFi RGB and Tunable White A19 Smart Bulb, Works with Alexa and Google Assistant, Two-Pack (30:20)
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The robots have started their revolution, all over a chess game with a child. Put on your tinfoil hat, listen in to hear about that, and plenty more this week in the world of technology. Enjoy!
Followup:
Webb telescope suffered ‘uncorrectable damage’ (02:30)
Amazon is buying primary care tech provider One Medical for $3.9B (05:10)
Amazon sues 10K Facebook groups over fake reviews (09:50)
Microsoft latest big tech company to slow hiring (11:40)
Instagram is becoming TikTok (13:35)
FCC still says TikTok should be removed from app stores (15:05)
FCC is cracking down on ‘auto warranty’ robocalls (16:50)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: iCloud.com & Merge Contacts (18:40)
Takes:
BeReal is the top app in the App Store right now (23:10)
Rene Ritchie becomes Youtube Creator Liaison (26:30)
Apple reaches $50M settlement over defective MacBook keyboards (29:25)
Chess-playing robot breaks boy’s finger at Moscow tournament (32:25)
Gun applicants in NY will have to list social media accounts (34:10)
Bonus Odd Take: Medieval versions of contemporary corporate logos (37:20)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Nintendo 3DS XL - All that Glitters Pawn Shop (38:40)
Nate: FAIRWIN Ratchet Belts for Men, Golf Web Belt for Jeans with Automatic Buckle Adjustable Tactical Nylon Mens Gun Belt (41:35)
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The robots have started their revolution, all over a chess game with a child. Put on your tinfoil hat, listen in to hear about that, and plenty more this week in the world of technology. Enjoy!
Followup:
Webb telescope suffered ‘uncorrectable damage’ (02:30)
Amazon is buying primary care tech provider One Medical for $3.9B (05:10)
Amazon sues 10K Facebook groups over fake reviews (09:50)
Microsoft latest big tech company to slow hiring (11:40)
Instagram is becoming TikTok (13:35)
FCC still says TikTok should be removed from app stores (15:05)
FCC is cracking down on ‘auto warranty’ robocalls (16:50)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: iCloud.com & Merge Contacts (18:40)
Takes:
BeReal is the top app in the App Store right now (23:10)
Rene Ritchie becomes Youtube Creator Liaison (26:30)
Apple reaches $50M settlement over defective MacBook keyboards (29:25)
Chess-playing robot breaks boy’s finger at Moscow tournament (32:25)
Gun applicants in NY will have to list social media accounts (34:10)
Bonus Odd Take: Medieval versions of contemporary corporate logos (37:20)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Nintendo 3DS XL - All that Glitters Pawn Shop (38:40)
Nate: FAIRWIN Ratchet Belts for Men, Golf Web Belt for Jeans with Automatic Buckle Adjustable Tactical Nylon Mens Gun Belt (41:35)
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There's something for everyone this week. Whether you're wondering what's going on with Wordle, Space, or The Bachelorette, make sure to listen in. Those stories and much more to help you get out there and tech better.
Followup:
Google’s Chrome OS Flex is now available for old PCs and Macs (01:00)
U.S. online sales during Amazon’s Prime Day jump to $12B (03:25)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday, July 2022 Edition (05:55)
ESPN+ prices go up (07:45)
Apple’s M2 MacBook Air is now available (09:50)
NYT releases Wordle board game - Spotify buys Heardle (10:35)
Oregon spent $2.4M on digital COVID-19 vaccine card few are using (12:20)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Manage storage on your Mac - Apple icon > About This Mac > Storage > Manage... (14:25)
Takes:
First images from the James Webb Space Telescope (19:00)
Twitter is testing custom timelines, the first one is about The Bachelorette (22:05)
Kids and teens now spend more time on TikTok than YouTube (23:10)
Apple ends consulting agreement with Jony Ive (25:45)
Amazon finally admits giving cops Ring doorbell data without consent (27:05)
Bonus Odd Take: https://cheatography.com/ (30:10)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Amazon Basics 10 Pack CR2032 3 Volt Lithium Coin Cell Battery (33:10)
Nate: https://iphonephototeam.com/feed (35:35)
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If you've been waiting for Starlink on your boat, you're in luck, and the price is a steal. Don't have a boat? Don't worry, we've got plenty of other tech news, tips, and picks for you. Enjoy!
Followup:
Frame TV (00:25)
Tmobile referral and home internet (01:35)
Upside (04:25)
Meta Quest headsets will stop requiring a Facebook account (06:35)
Starlink internet for boats (08:45)
Elon wants to terminate Twitter deal (10:55)
Prime Day (14:15)
The Incredibles Quote correction (15:20)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Hard drive and RAM (16:45)
Takes:
Massive Rogers outage cut off 25% of Canada’s internet traffic (20:35)
World Cup will use AI for offside calls (22:00)
Secret Service director James Murray heading to Snap (24:15)
Alleged Chinese police database hack leaks data of 1 billion (26:35)
Google fixes another ZDE in Chrome, the 4th this year (29:10)
Bonus Odd Take: Music/voice separation - DJ Cummerbund (30:20)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Anker Powerline II 3-in-1 Cable, Lightning/Type C/Micro USB Cable for iPhone, iPad, Huawei, HTC, LG, Samsung Galaxy, Sony Xperia, Android Smartphones, iPad Pro 2018 and More(3ft, Black) (34:30)
Nate: Griffin Elevate, Bowl Coozie (36:50)
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Don't hold your breath, but some people want TikTok shut off in the US. We've also got some new entries into the Plus-named streaming world. But don't stop listening there, we've got some other stories and some great pro-tips and picks, enjoy!
Followup:
An FCC Commissioner calls on Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores (3:55)
Snapchat Plus paid subscription adds features but keeps ads (05:55)
DailyWire+ (07:25)
RadioShack’s Twitter account gets edgy as the brand gets into crypto (09:40)
US government delays tracking of crypto gains and losses (11:35)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Change a Live Photo keyframe (12:55)
Takes:
Amazon Prime Day (18:50)
NOAA triples its supercomputing capacity for improved storm modeling (21:15)
Seed-firing drones are planting 40,000 trees every day to fight deforestation (23:00)
Period tracker Stardust privacy is not airtight (25:40)
Bonus Odd Take: Craiyon AI image creator (27:15)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Speechify (31:00)
Nate: Cheap Mini Massage Gun (33:10)
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The moment we have all been waiting for is here, Facebook Pay has been renamed Meta Pay. What, you could care less? Us too, but we've got plenty of other great tech talk for you this week. Enjoy!
Followup:
Liteband use case (01:20)
iOS 16 will let iPhone users bypass CAPTCHAs in supported apps and websites (02:35)
Brave Search grew by 5,000% in a year (04:45)
Microsoft adds Xbox Gaming features to Edge (06:35)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Set up Medical ID on iPhone (08:00)
Takes:
iPhone survives 10 months after water (11:35)
Facebook Pay becomes Meta Pay (13:35)
Amazon has a plan to make Alexa mimic anyone’s voice (15:30)
Intel postpones Ohio factory groundbreaking over lack of government funding (18:20)
Ransomware attacks on US schools and colleges cost $3.56 billion in 2021 (20:35)
Bonus Odd Take: Scanned Objects by Google Research (24:25)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Microsoft Edge Browser (29:05)
Nate: https://www.notnerd.com/t-mobile (36:05)
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This episode starts off with some hot Microsoft vulnerability and Internet Explorer talk. From there we are all over the place talking about what's going on in the world of technology and how you can use it better. Enjoy!
Followup:
June Microsoft Patch Tuesday (01:55)
Internet Explorer is retired (03:15)
Everyone doesn't have an opinion on Elon Musk and Twitter (05:20)
All the things Apple Sherlocked at WWDC 2022 (06:50)
Meta is launching a digital clothing store where you can purchase outfits for your avatar (15:00)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Tap face ID to bypass unlock animation (18:10)
Takes:
Adobe Photoshop on the web will be free to everyone (20:40)
Apple, Major League Soccer strike a 10-year streaming deal (24:50)
Telegram tops 700 million users, launches premium tier (27:50)
Cloudflare mitigates record-breaking HTTPS DDoS attack (29:00)
TikTok US user data has been repeatedly accessed from China (32:10)
Bonus Odd Take: How I experience the web today (34:50)
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Dave: Playdate handheld gaming system (37:30)
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Well, crypto is not having a good week, but Seth Green did get his bored ape this week. If that doesn't make any sense to you, listen in because we've got plenty of other tech news, tips, picks, and gift ideas to help you tech better.
Followup:
Apple Beta follow-up (01:10)
Wyze on Matter standard (05:30)
Wyze Scale X (07:10)
iOS 16 Joy-Con support (10:00)
Twitter will provide all data to Elon Musk (11:25)
Cryptowatch: Celsius pausing all withdrawals, swaps, and transfers (12:55)
Seth Green got his Bored Ape back (16:05)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Enable Privacy report (16:45)
Takes:
No Google LaMDA AI isn’t sentient, Google Says (23:50)
Formula shortage tracker (27:10)
Some ads play on streaming while TV is off (29:30)
Big tech layoffs in 2022 (31:00)
Google is combining Meet and Duo (33:00)
Bonus Odd Take: Scale of thing Htwins.net - Mark and Toddcast episode (34:20)
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Dave: AUBIKA Elite Strap with Battery for Oculus Quest 2, Extend Playtime&Counter Balance&Charging 2X as Fast, Head Strap Replacement Accessories (37:35)
Nate: Pocket Knife for Men,KINGMAX Stainless Steel Folding Knife,Perfect for Camping Hunting Fishing Indoor Outdoor,Survival Knife with Pocket Clip,Glass Breaker,Gifts for Men Women Dad (Grey) (41:40)
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Apple held their 2022 WWDC Keynote Monday, June 6th. We watched it for you and break down everything they talked about. Watch the full event video from YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5D55G7Ejs8
CNET's 14-minute review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXe-vfscTO0
iOS 16 (02:55)
HomeKit (22:10)
CarPlay (23:50)
watchOS 9 (26:00)
MacBook Air and Pro (27:20)
macOS Ventura (31:10)
iPadOS 16 (36:50)
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We've got cowboy hats, jellyfish, Gucci, and all kinds of NFT stories this week, what more could you want? Tips and picks to help you tech better? We've got that too. Enjoy!
Followup:
Starlink (01:30)
Australia digital driver's license is easy to forge (04:55)
Jack Dorsey leaves Twitter board of directors (07:50)
eBay enters the NFT business with assist from Wayne Gretzky (10:20)
Hotels using NFTs to create a StubHub for reservations (11:50)
Someone stole Seth Green’s Bored Ape, which was supposed to star in his new show (15:35)
Wyze Cam Outdoor Cowboy Hat (17:05)
WWDC (20:00)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Tap and hold screenshot to share on iOS (20:45)
Takes:
DuckDuckGo slammed for allowing Microsoft trackers on its browser (25:35)
Starting June 30th all iOS apps that allow for account setup must provide deletion (28:35)
Gucci links up with Oura Ring to produce luxury fitness wearables (29:55)
The global digital tax deal may be pushed back to 2024 (32:45)
Where did the $400M+ Zuck Bucks go for the 2020 election? (35:50)
Bonus Odd Take: Sharkle - Generator of Random Awesomeness Dave's Jellyfish (38:25)
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Dave: Warped Kart Racers (42:25)
Nate: Selfie Stick, Extendable Selfie Stick with Wireless Remote Tripod Stand, Portable, Lightweight, Compatible with iPhone 13/13 Pro/12/11/11 Pro/XS Max/XS/XR/X/8/7/Android Samsung Smartphone,More (46:50)
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On top of all of our usual discussion and coverage of tech news, tips, and picks, we take some time to walk through our weekly process to get the podcast into your ears. Enjoy!
Followup:
Anker MagGo (01:00)
Google Maps Immersive View (02:35)
Wendy’s opens first VR Restaurant (05:20)
Amazon new Fire 7 tablet with USB-C (07:05)
Spotify tests letting artists promote NFTs on their profiles (10:45)
MiamiCoin price dropped 95% (11:35)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Don't sync do not disturb (Focus) across devices (12:55)
The Notnerd podcast process explained - Happy Birthday Chris (16:50)
Takes:
Meta freezes hiring for shopping, Messenger Kids, and other products (26:25)
Tesla, Microsoft, and Ubuntu bugs found during Pwn2Own (27:30)
Bonus Odd Take: Enter the Comedy Pet Photography Awards (29:40)
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What our news stories lack in positiveness we make up for with some great tips and picks throughout this episode. Listen in so you can tech better.
Followup:
Travel charging follow-up - inCharge XL - Apple Watch Keychain Charger (01:35)
Apple releases iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5 with Wallet and Podcast updates (04:00)
Elon Musk temporarily halts Twitter deal over user metrics (05:35)
Tech’s latest IPOs are getting demolished, along with the rest of the market (08:20)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday May 2022, 74 security fixes (09:15)
Cryptowatch - Terra’s LUNA has dropped 99.7% in under a week, tied to UST stablecoin (09:55)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Adjust Text size on iOS (11:25)
Takes:
Apple announces the end of the iPod (19:00)
Everything Google announced at IO (22:15)
Redbox being acquired by Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (25:35)
White House touts “free” internet service plans (26:45)
US cities are backing off banning facial recognition as crime rises...and lobbying (29:15)
Costa Rica declares national emergency after Conti ransomware attacks (30:25)
Bonus Odd Take: Back of your hand game (32:55)
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Dave: Key Collector (35:45)
Nate: Replitronics M90 Boombox (39:00)
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We've got a plethora of stories to discuss this week, with everything from taxes to travel, there's even some FAFSA talk. But don't worry we've got great tips and picks throughout to help you tech better! Followup:
Amazon data download (00:50)
Spotify becomes the first music service to launch on Roblox (04:05)
Virtual restaurants (07:05)
Spotify Stations shutting down (10:00)
Jared vacation charging set up - Anker 3-in-1 charging station (11:10)
Isla Center Stage (16:55)
Twitter says Musk deal could cost staff, advertisers (18:35)
NFTs are flatlining (20:55)
Intuit will pay millions to TurboTax users unfairly charged (23:10)
Wyze Room Sensor (25:30)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Turn burst on volume up. Slide camera button for burst photos (28:55)
Takes:
Facebook to discontinue location-based services (33:55)
Facebook pulls the plug on podcasts (35:00)
Eve Online players cheer new features to Excel (37:25)
Fortnite is now free to play on Xbox cloud gaming (39:40)
FBI says business email compromise is a $43 billion scam (41:00)
The FAFSA form shared info to Facebook (43:00)
Bonus Odd Take: Extreme Pogo Stick Riding (44:45)
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Dave: Anker Magnetic Phone Grip (MagGo), 610 Magnetic Phone Ring Holder, Adjustable Kickstand, Only for iPhone 13, 13 Pro, 13 Mini, 13 Pro Max, 12, 12 Pro, 12 Mini, 12 Pro Max (Interstellar Gray) (45:45)
Nate: Detail App with Setapp (49:50)
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Snapchat has a new drone thing, Twitter can't count and so much more this week including some great tips and picks. Enjoy!
Followup:
Burlingame/Burlington Coat Factory (02:20)
Elon/Twitter Greatest thing/Worst thing to happen to the internet (03:30)
Trump finally posts on Truth Social (04:25)
Apple gives developers more time to update outdated apps (06:40)
Wyze Cam v3 Garage Door Controller (07:50)
Dash Smart Shelf | Auto-replenishment scale for home and business | Medium (11:05)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Pinch pull photo viewer to resize the grid (14:30)
Takes:
Apple launches DIY repairs for iPhone 13, 12, and SE (18:30)
Snap Pixy review (22:05)
Twitter miscounted its daily users for three years straight (25:20)
Government internet shutdowns over the last 7 years (28:40)
Microsoft reports on Russian cyberattacks on Ukraine (32:30)
Bonus Odd Take: Logos you can see from space (33:25)
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Dave: MultiRecs Camera App (35:15)
Nate: AFK Arena (41:05)
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Elon is buying Twitter and Zuckerberg is bringing the Metaverse to the real world, does it get any better? It does, those stories and so much more to help you tech better.
Followup:
Elon is buying Twitter (00:55)
Substack/Locals (06:35)
MagSafe battery packs: Dave's Nate's (07:25)
Netflix latest to have a really bad week - Is too much original content to blame? - 100 million using shared passwords (10:10)
But not as bad as CNN+ (14:00)
Wyze Lock Bolt (16:15)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: How to download everything Amazon knows about you (18:20)
Takes:
Block updates corporate guidance so Jack can be called Block Head (21:40)
Meta opening real-life store (23:30)
Apple must compensate a Brazilian customer over $1000 for not including a charger with iPhone (25:25)
Apple removing outdated apps from App Store (27:00)
Android apps on Windows 11 (28:25)
Bonus Odd Take: Birdcast (29:55)
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Dave: Triage (32:35)
Nate: FosPower Kids Headphones with LED Light Up Cat Ears 3.5mm On Ear Audio Headphones for Kids with Laced Tangle Free Cable (Max 85dB) - Hot Pink/Purple (35:10)
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Well, the whole Twitter, Elon Musk story keeps taking new turns, but there's plenty of other tech to talk about this week. We've got some great tips and picks throughout this episode to help you tech better.
Followup:
Wyze Air Purifier (02:40)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday, April 2022 (04:50)
CNN+ struggles in the early days (06:40)
Lockpicking Lawyer (11:05)
NFT of Jack Dorsey’s first tweet is not worth much after originally selling for $2.8 million (12:30)
Bored Apes Go Hollywood With Coinbase-Produced Movie Trilogy (13:55)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: What to do with an old iPhone After You’ve Moved to a New One (15:05)
Takes:
Elon Musk makes $43 billion bid to take Twitter private - Elon Musk no longer Twitter’s largest shareholder - Twitter adopts poison pill in bid to thwart Elon Musk takeover (23:15)
Meta looking to charge nearly 50% fee for selling things in the Metaverse (30:05)
Google releases Switch to Android app for iPhones (32:20)
Muting your mic on teleconferencing doesn’t mean big tech isn’t listening (35:00)
Bonus Odd Take: The FBI Guide to Internet Slang (37:30)
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Dave: Chipolo CARD Spot (42:10)
Nate: Harwerrel Tripod Quick Release Plate Camera Mount Adapter Replacement for CX-444 CX-888 CX-460 CX-460mini CX-470 CX-570 CX-690 DF-50 VCT-D580RM VCT-D680RM VCT-R640 (Pack of 2) (45:55)
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As far as we know Elon Musk is not planning a hostile takeover of the Notnerd podcast, but Twitter might be a different story. That and so much more this week. Enjoy!
Followup:
YouTube kills of PiP on iOS - YouTube TV PiP coming (01:20)
Netflix might ad a cheaper ad-based tier - One-third of Netflix users share their passwords (03:30)
Apple announces WWDC 2022 taking place June 6-10 (07:15)
Wyze Air Purifier (08:15)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: How to quickly move all of your apps to the App Library (09:45)
Takes:
Elon Musk is now the largest shareholder in Twitter, will not join the board (13:15)
Google Maps adding toll prices, more features (17:25)
Security & Privacy - New Borat remote access malware is no laughing matter (18:55)
Block confirms Cash App breach by a former employee (20:55)
Bonus Odd Take: 100,000 stars (22:45)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Trader Joe’s Organic Stevia Extract (25:05)
Nate: SmallRig Video Rig Cage for iPhone 13 Pro with Dual Cold Shoes, Aluminum Mobile Phone Stabilizer, Smartphone Video Rig cage for Filmmaking/ Videography/ Live Streaming/ Vlog-3562 (28:05)
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We've got Candy Crush divorces, noise-canceling air purifier headphones, and modem sounds this week. How can you not tech better with topics like that? Plus so much more, enjoy!
Followup:
World Backup Day - OneBackUpIsNoneBackup.com (00:40)
Candy Crush causes a lot of divorces in Egypt (05:15)
Facebook paid to malign TikTok (07:35)
People aren’t happy with Wyze (09:15)
Stalking with Apple Watch (13:35)
Filing taxes could be free (15:45)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: iCloud switches after updates (17:45)
Takes:
Dyson Zone noise-canceling, air-purifying headphones (20:55)
Apple launches Business Essentials (23:50)
Not News: Windows 11 may not be as popular as Microsoft had hoped (27:25)
Security and Privacy - Fake emergency search warrants draw scrutiny (29:00)
Bonus Odd Take: http://savethesounds.info/ (30:50)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Coda, Apple TV+ (34:45)
Nate: GasBuddy, GetUpside (36:05)
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After we discuss the other podcast you need to go listen to because we were guests, we get into our regular cornucopia of tech news, tips, and picks, enjoy!
Followup:
Mark and ToddCast (00:50)
Apple launches Driver’s License feature on iPhone in Arizona (03:30)
YouTube is adding ad-supported shows and movies (06:05)
Steve Wilhite, creator of the Gif passes away (09:05)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Quickly select multiple items on iPhone (10:50)
Takes:
Instagram launches chronological and ‘favorites’ feeds for all users (13:40)
CODA wins best picture Oscar (15:35)
5G drains your battery faster (17:30)
Guy tries to have Apple Mouse charge while using the device (20:15)
Security and Privacy: Teen suspected by cyber researchers of being Lapsus$ mastermind (23:05)
Bonus Odd Take: GoPro camera inside a dishwasher (25:40)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Xbox Game Pass (27:15)
Nate: Neewer (30:10)
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Another week, another fine selection of tech news, tips, and picks to assist you in getting out there and teching better.
Followup:
Chapters on YouTube version of the podcast (01:10)
Universal Control (03:30)
Starlink is working great in Ukraine (08:00)
Tile launches anti-stalking safety feature (10:45)
Wyze Gun Safe (12:45)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Scanning photos with your phone (15:50)
https://petapixel.com/2022/03/20/photographers-3200-undeveloped-film-rolls-hold-history-of-rock-n-roll/
https://readdle.com/scannerpro
https://www.google.com/photos/scan/
https://setapp.com/apps/photosrevive
Takes:
Apple Studio and Studio Display (26:35)
Meta rolls out Instagram’s promised parental controls (28:50)
Meta cuts employee perks (31:50)
Cowbell Cyber raises $100M (35:50)
Bonus Odd Take: Roland50 Studio (37:55)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Anker (39:55)
Nate: Galaga Wars+ Apple Arcade - Episode 56 (42:30)
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Recorded on Pi Day, we start off with some math talk before getting into the week's tech news. We've also got some great tips and picks throughout, all to help you get out there and tech better! Followup:
Russia/Ukraine (02:40)
New iOS, etc. (03:15)
Apple TV+ rolling out on Comcast (05:30)
Amazon Luna launches for anyone in the US (06:40)
Trump’s Truth Social not doing so great (12:25)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: On Mac, you can do Command-t then 1-6 for tap back. (13:50)
Takes:
The Cloud now has a greater carbon footprint than the airline industry (19:30)
Amazon shutting 68 retail stores - Washington DC Whole Foods equipped with cashier-less technology (23:00)
Fraud is flourishing on Zelle (25:05)
Browser makers teaming up for interoperability (26:15)
Epic Games buying Bandcamp (28:00)
Bonus Odd Take: https://www.heardle.app/ (30:15)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Spigen ArcHybrid Mag for Magnetic Battery Pack, 5000mAh Magnetic Charging Power Bank, Fast Wireless Charge Portable Charger for iPhone 12 Pro Max 12 Mini 12 Pro 12 [USB C Cable Included / No Adapter] (33:20)
Nate: PopSockets PopGrip for MagSafe: Grip and Stand for Phones and Cases, Remove and Reposition, Swappable Top, Black (39:00)
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Apple held their March 8 event, titled "Peek Performance". We got together and watched it live. After it finished we hit record to break down what Apple announced and provide our witty insights. Enjoy!
Watch the event in full: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUwg_JoNHpo
Apple TV+ (02:10)
iPhone 13 in Green (04:45)
iPhone SE (06:35)
iPad Air (07:20)
Mac Studio - M1 Ultra (10:10)
Studio Display (19:35)
Wrap-up (26:20)
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The world's focus is on Ukraine right now and most of our tech stories are as well. All while we try to remain the most non-partisan tech podcast on the internet. Enjoy! Followup:
Stream Deck Power Users (01:10)
Clubhouse adds text chat for those that don’t want to talk (02:55)
Amazon sues two companies that are fake review brokers (05:15)
Possible Apple Event March 8 - Moustache March (07:30)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Disable explicit Apple Music (10:25)
Takes:
Payment services such as Apple Pay are not available in Russia after US and EU sanctions (18:15)
Elon Musk providing Starlink in Ukraine (19:50)
Twitter and Facebook are restricted in Russia amid the conflict with Ukraine (22:25)
Google Maps temporarily disables live traffic data in Ukraine (23:15)
Bonus Odd Take: Tiny Instruments (24:35)
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We cover a wide range of tech topics and tips this week, including a look at some of the biggest software flops in the digital age. All in an effort to help you tech better! Followup:
Super Bowl Ads (00:40)
Neil Young, Joni Mitchell back on Spotify (05:50)
This week in texts - Todd and Eliot (08:30)
Wordle tracks you more now that NYT owns it (10:55)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Copy and paste files on Mac (13:40)
Takes:
Samsung S22 Phones (18:05)
Trump launches Truth Social app (21:55)
Chrome OS Flex brings new life to old computers (24:50)
PC Mag lists the biggest software flops of all time (28:10)
TSMC’s US chip plant delayed by labor crunch (38:35)
Bonus Odd Take: AI creates photorealistic portraits of cartoon characters (40:15)
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Dave: 7“ Touch Screen Camera Video Monitor, 3D Lut Built-in 3500mAh Rechargeable Battery Ultra HD 1920 x 1200 IPS 4K Pass-Through HDMI DC Input Output DSLR Camcorder Camera Field Monitor with Tilt Arm (41:35)
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We've got bridges, crypto, Netflix, spaceships, illusions, and loofahs to discuss this week, all part of our tireless effort to help you tech better!
Followup:
The bridge will not be dismantled (01:00)
Previous largest stock drop was also Facebook (02:00)
Mike’s laptop (03:30)
Microsoft Feb. Patch Tuesday (04:30)
Cryptowatch: Canadian Trucker Convoy raises over $450K using Bitcoin (06:00)
Alfa Romeo using NFT and blockchain for new vehicles (07:55)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Netflix Codes (10:00)
Takes:
Apple announces Tap to Pay on iPhone (15:20)
Space X Starship (19:00)
Meta’s threat to EU backfires (20:55)
Factory contamination ruins 6.5 million terabytes of flash storage (22:45)
Bonus Odd Take: Illusion of the Year (25:15)
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Dave: Old Game Shelf (26:55)
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Of course, there's follow-up on Joe Rogan, Wordle, and tech at the Olympics. Then we get you caught up on the week's other news and some great picks and a plethora of pro tips throughout. All while doing our best to maintain our claim of being "The most non-partisan tech podcast on the internet".
Followup:
New York Times buys Wordle (1:30)
Spotify removes 70 more Joe Rogan episodes (02:45)
Mike’s ROG Zephyrs G14 (06:50)
Amazon is raising Prime prices From Jared - Bezos’s superyacht to force dismantling of a bridge - Update: not true on the bridge (08:25)
Technology at the Olympics (10:45)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Paperclip antenna (15:45)
Takes:
Facebook stock takes huge dive (18:35)
Starbucks is a bank that sells coffee (21:05)
Sony is buying Bungie (25:05)
GoFundMe stops fundraiser for Canadian truckers after government pressure (27:25)
Hacktivists hacked Belarus rail system to stop the Russian military buildup (30:30)
Bonus Odd Take: TV Dictionary (31:35)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: ATEM Mini Pro (34:20)
Nate: WD 2TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive HDD, USB 3.0, Compatible with PC, Mac, PS4 & Xbox (41:05)
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If you're already tired of Wordle or Letterle from last week, we've got a few more uncouth options for you. The Apple news was all over the place and we've got our sports ball fans covered this week as well.
Followup:
Lewdle, Sweardle - Todd “game mode” audio (00:50)
iOS 15.4 will add Face ID unlock with mask even without Watch (03:25)
Apple had its biggest quarter ever (04:55)
Life360 will stop selling precise location data (06:30)
Super Bowl won’t stream in 4K (08:50)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week:
Ways To Watch Super Bowl LVI (11:30)
Takes:
Spotify removes Neil Young’s music after Joe Rogan ultimatum (16:10)
Tim Cook allegedly has a stalker - Apple Maps blurs his house (22:00)
Apple AirTag uncovers a secret German intelligence agency - Apple’s Personal Safety User Guide (25:25)
Hacking Apple webcam again nets $100K bounty (28:05)
Bonus Odd Take: Emoji to scale (30:50)
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Dave: rtings.com (32:55)
Nate: Cash Clash (36:50)
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This week we've got a variety of tech stories to discuss, a few of them are even positive. Stick around for some great picks to finish the episode. Enjoy!
Followup:
Free Covid test ordering - https://analytics.usa.gov/ (01:35)
Locket App (06:45)
Amazon, Meta report record lobbying spending in 2021 (08:25)
Apple Mac's 38th Birthday (09:55)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: HDMI soundbar (12:10)
Takes:
Microsoft buying Activision sinks Sony stock (18:00)
Apple now requires verification for education purchases (20:50)
Crypto.com confirms hundreds of accounts were hacked (22:05)
The MY2022 Olympics app is a security/privacy mess (23:45)
Bonus Odd Take: Outdoor cats are using Starlink satellite dishes to keep warm (25:25)
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Dave: Spigen Silicone Fit [2 Pack] Designed for Apple AirTag Case Cover AirTag Holder with Adhesive Sticker on Silicone for Pet Dog Bike Bicycle Outdoor Accessories (27:05)
Nate: Wordle, Letterle (32:10)
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This week might be our most entertaining list of topics in many years. From Baby Shark to cows using VR, it's all over the place. And stick around for our picks of the week for some heated (or cooled) coffee talk.
Followup:
- Baby Shark breaks 10 billion views (00:45)
- Free at-home COVID-19 tests from the government (05:20)
- Netflix raises prices on all plans in US (06:55)
- Microsoft Patch Tuesday (10:40)
- Cryptowatch: Norton Antivirus now has a crypto miner - and Avira (12:10)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Game mode on your TV (14:45)
Takes:
- Turkish farmer tests VR on cows to get more milk (19:50)
- Locket app hits the top of the App Store (21:30)
- Buy Nothing groups looking to break from Facebook (24:00)
- Fake QR codes on parking meters (28:55)
Bonus Odd Take: Binocular Shot (30:35)
Bonus Bonus Odd Take: Gorilla in Space (32:15)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Marge Plus Compatible with Apple Watch Band Series SE 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 45mm 41mm 44mm 40mm 42mm 38mm, Genuine Leather Replacement Band for iWatch, Leather Apple Watch Strap for Women & Men Brown (33:50)
Nate: Presto 02937 Dorothy™ Electric Rapid Cold Brewer - Cold brew at home in 15 minutes - No more waiting 12 to 24 hours (37:50)
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We celebrate six years of podcasting goodness this week. CES also happened so we cover some of the best and weirdest that was seen in Vegas. We've also got the tips and picks you've come to love. Thanks for listening and supporting two guys who love talking about tech and helping you tech better!
Followup:
Onebackupisnonebackup.com (02:30)
Additional resolution thoughts (04:35)
Apple briefly hits $3 trillion market cap (05:50)
CES 2022 - Best of - Weirdest (08:30)
Listener voicemails (20:15)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: AirPods Pro Service Program for Sound Issues (29:55)
Takes:
Honda clocks are stuck 20 years in the past and there isn’t a fix (33:40)
Microsoft releases emergency fix for Exchange year 2022 bug (35:10)
Atari releases new games for 2600 (37:10)
BlackBerry services turned off (38:50)
China freezes new video game licenses (39:50)
Bonus Odd Take: OneZoom tree of life explorer (41:05)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Samsung the Frame TV (43:20)
Nate: Cleaning Gel for Car, Car Cleaning Kit Universal Detailing Automotive Dust Car Crevice Cleaner Auto Air Vent Interior Detail Removal Putty Cleaning Keyboard Cleaner for Car Vents, PC, Laptops, Cameras (51:00)
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To start the new year we've got some great ideas for 'resolutions' scattered throughout the episode. We also cover some news, tips, and great picks of the week.
Followup:
HDMI cable purchasing is about to get a lot more complicated (02:55)
Lastpass master password login attempts (08:05)
Resolutions (11:50)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Ways to organize files on your Mac desktop (14:40)
Takes:
Alexa tells 10-year-old to do the penny challenge (21:20)
University loses 77TB of research data due to backup error - ONE BACKUP IS NONE BACKUP (24:15)
Apple posts new video with Apple Watch 911 stories (31:05)
Bonus Odd Take: How bad is your streaming music? (32:35)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Wyze Car (35:35)
Nate: CarbonKlean Peeps Eyeglass Lens Cleaner - Efficient and Durable Carbon Microfiber Technology - Exclusively Used by NASA - 500 Uses (Injected Purple) (38:40)
Counter App (43:00)
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We finish up the wonderful year of 2021 with another tech-packed episode. Of course, we've got some tech gifts to discuss. The news was a bit slow so we talk about some top-grossing games and the most visited domains of the past year.
Followup:
Christmas Gifts and Tech (01:05)
New AirCard product announced (09:30)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Hardwire everything (14:00)
Takes:
8 games break $1 Billion in 2021 spending (23:10)
Top domains of 2021 (29:55)
Americans distrust social media with their data (33:45)
Portland chain McMenamins hit by ransomware (36:20)
T-Mobile says it blocked 21 billion scam calls this year (38:25)
Bonus Odd Take: Watch an AI break Tetris (40:45)
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Dave: Wyze Scale (42:45)
Nate: Notchmeister (47:10)
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Gather the family around the fire with some egg nog so that you can all tech better this holiday season. We've got all the weeks tech news, a bunch of pro tips, and some great picks for you and yours.
Followup:
Nate’s MBP (01:40)
LastPass is going independent again (04:45)
Pixelmator Photo comes to iPhone (07:05)
YouTube TV drops Disney owned channels and price for a few days (09:20)
Dave - Sound experiment failure (11:00)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Wayback Machine (13:15)
Takes:
The Metaverse has a groping problem (15:45)
A bug in Android and Microsoft Teams causes 911 calls to fail (19:25)
$300K NFT accidentally sold for $3K (20:50)
Apple launches Find My detector app (23:00)
Log4Shell vulnerability is massive (25:25)
Bonus Odd Take: Centennial Light Bulb Cam (27:55)
Bonus Bonus: Amazingly Awkward Christmas Playlist Spotify iTunes (30:40)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: RIP VHS swag - YouTube Channel (33:15)
Nate: Dave’s Gifts - Cult of Mac Book, Portable Watch Charger ()
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This week we cover stories from all the big tech companies we love so much. We've also got some tips for wrangling your Apple Notes, a fun bonus odd take, and some great picks to help you tech better.
Followup:
Google’s favorite Chrome extensions (01:45)
Scan of the month: AirPods evolution (08:50)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Sorting Apple Notes (11:55)
Takes:
Over 200 newspapers file lawsuits vs Google, Facebook (20:25)
Amazon is shutting down Alexa website ranking system (23:45)
AWS outage causing big problems (25:40)
Verizon is tracking phone users (27:00)
Apps like Facebook and Snapchat still track you (29:00)
Bonus Odd Take: Comedy Pet Photo Awards 2021 (31:15)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Mini Motorways (33:50)
Nate: TP-Link USB Bluetooth Adapter for PC, 5.0 Bluetooth Dongle Receiver (UB500) Supports Windows 10/8.1/7 for Desktop, Laptop, Mouse, Keyboard, Printers, Headsets, Speakers, PS4/ Xbox Controllers (38:15)
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Well, besides Jack Dorsey and Twitter there wasn't a lot of tech news this week. But don't you worry, we had plenty of other things to discuss including a helpful tip of the week as we navigate the holiday season with friends and family.
Followup:
Apple announces the App Store Award winners (01:15)
Apple Podcasts presents the best of 2021 (07:15)
Tile buyer Life360 selling precise location data on millions of users (09:35)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Find My - friends and family (13:05)
Takes:
Jack Dorsey steps down as CEO of Twitter, replaced by CTO Parag Agrawal (20:50)
Twitter bans sharing ‘private’ images and videos without consent (21:50)
Jack Dorsey’s Square changes corporate name to Block (23:30)
Amazon has nearly doubled fulfillment capacity in the past two years (24:25)
37% of the world’s population has never been online (26:05)
Bonus Odd Take: Fisher-Price Chatter Telephone with Bluetooth (28:20)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Moko case for Kindle (31:30)
Nate: Cable Matters 3-Pack 48Gbps Ultra HD 8K HDMI Cable 6.6 ft / 2m with 8K @120Hz, 4K @240Hz and HDR Support for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, RTX3080 / 3090, RX 6800/6900, Apple TV, and More (33:45)
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Well, besides Jack Dorsey and Twitter there wasn't a lot of tech news this week. But don't you worry, we had plenty of other things to discuss including a helpful tip of the week as we navigate the holiday season with friends and family.
Followup:
Apple announces the App Store Award winners (01:15)
Apple Podcasts presents the best of 2021 (07:15)
Tile buyer Life360 selling precise location data on millions of users (09:35)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Find My - friends and family (13:05)
Takes:
Jack Dorsey steps down as CEO of Twitter, replaced by CTO Parag Agrawal (20:50)
Twitter bans sharing ‘private’ images and videos without consent (21:50)
Jack Dorsey’s Square changes corporate name to Block (23:30)
Amazon has nearly doubled fulfillment capacity in the past two years (24:25)
37% of the world’s population has never been online (26:05)
Bonus Odd Take: Fisher-Price Chatter Telephone with Bluetooth (28:20)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Moko case for Kindle (31:30)
Nate: Cable Matters 3-Pack 48Gbps Ultra HD 8K HDMI Cable 6.6 ft / 2m with 8K @120Hz, 4K @240Hz and HDR Support for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, RTX3080 / 3090, RX 6800/6900, Apple TV, and More (33:45)
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To start the podcast, we are joined by two special guests for some long-awaited, hot vacuum talk! After that, we get into our usual round-up of tech news, tips, and picks. Enjoy!
Vacuum Round-Up: (00:40)
Wyze Handheld Vacuum
Wyze Cordless Vacuum
World's Smallest Vacuum
eufy by Anker, HomeVac H11,Cordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaner,Ultra-Lightweight 1.2lbs,5500Pa Suction Power,USB Charging, for Home Cleaning
eufy by Anker, BoostIQ RoboVac 11S (Slim), Robot Vacuum Cleaner, Super-Thin, 1300Pa Strong Suction, Quiet, Self-Charging Robotic Vacuum Cleaner, Cleans Hard Floors to Medium-Pile Carpets
Followup:
Wirecutter union goes on strike for Black Friday (12:20)
Tile is selling to Life360 (16:50)
Cryptominers in Kazakhstan causing electricity shortages (18:50)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: What's taking up space on my hard drive? Disk Inventory X (20:20)
Takes:
Apple sues NSO Group (26:55)
AT&T and Verizon limiting 5G signal due to aircraft signal concerns (29:00)
Google Messages will soon show iMessage reactions as emoji (29:50)
Bonus Odd Take: Iceberger (31:15)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: All-new Kindle Paperwhite 8 GB – Now with a 6.8" display and adjustable warm light - All-new Fire HD 10 tablet, 10.1", 1080p Full HD, 32 GB, latest model (2021 release), Olive (34:35)
Nate: Philips Norelco Multigroomer All-in-One Trimmer Series 3000, 13 Piece Mens Grooming Kit, for Beard, Face, Nose, and Ear Hair Trimmer and Hair Clipper, NO Blade Oil Needed, MG3750/60 (37:00)
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We cover a wide range of tech news in this episode and spend quite a while discussing what Amazon says are the hottest tech gifts of 2021, listen in to see if you agree.
Followup:
Vizio makes twice as much profit on ads, subscriptions, and data (02:10)
Standard eBooks (04:25)
We missed the NFT.NYC conference (06:00)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Translate text with a tap (07:35)
Takes:
Apple launching do-it-yourself repair program for iPhones (12:00)
Amazon announces hottest tech gifts of 2021 (15:55)
IBM launches 127-qubit Eagle quantum processor (26:05)
Hoax email blast abused poor coding in FBI website (27:15)
Robinhood data breach (28:00)
Bonus Odd Take: Scan of the month: Minifig (30:30)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: TORRO Magnetic Case Compatible with iPad Mini 6th Gen 2021 - Genuine Leather Cover with [Multiple Viewing Angles] [Wake/Sleep Enabled] (Black) (32:05)
Nate: Ocenaudio free audio editor (35:20)
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It was a slower week in tech news, but that didn't stop us from having plenty to talk about. We talk about some bad tech from the last 10 years, drones with bombs, paying for movies with crypto, and much more. Enjoy!
Followup:
The USB-C iPhone sold for $86K on eBay (01:45)
Netflix games are now on Apple devices (02:35)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday quashes at least 55 security bugs (03:25)
AMC Theatres debuts online Bitcoin payments (04:05)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Migration Assistant (06:35)
Takes:
The worst gadgets from the Verge’s first 10 years (13:45)
Backblaze goes public #onebackupisnonebackup (20:40)
Bombs and drones were bound to happen (26:25)
Bonus Odd Take: 2021 Drone Photo Awards (28:45)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Wyze Handheld Vacuum (31:10)
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Apple joins Amazon with a generous return policy, Netflix starts rolling out games, and Nate was right to hold off on Windows 11. All of that and so much more tech goodness to help you tech better this week!
Followup:
Show notes change (02:05)
Apple holiday return policy (03:20)
Netflix begins to roll out games (04:40)
Microsoft fixes Windows 11 features failing (07:00)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Reduce background noise on FaceTime. (08:20)
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Facebook/Meta shutting down old facial recognition system (12:25)
Microsoft Mesh for Teams (14:15)
Engineer puts first USB-C iPhone on eBay (17:05)
Beats Fit Pro released (19:10)
Commerce Department announces new rule to stem the sale of hacking tools to Russia and China (20:40)
Bonus Odd Take: Japan’s best mundane Halloween costumes for 2021 (21:55)
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Our guess was right, Facebook is creating the Metaverse. But we were able to get over our fears of that quickly by discussing some new Apple products in our lives. Plenty of other tech news and picks to discuss this week as well, enjoy!
Followup:
Facebook goes Meta (00:30)
New Apple tech in our lives (03:25)
Microsoft passes Apple to become the world’s most valuable company (10:10)
Apple TV Plus is coming to Xfinity and other video platforms (11:55)
Chrome fixes 7 vulnerabilities with an emergency update (12:40)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Settings>FaceTime>Eye Contact (13:45)
Takes:
Roblox has a major outage (16:45)
Redbox goes public (18:45)
The iPod turns 20 (19:55)
Bonus Odd Take: River Runner (22:05)
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Dave: New iPad Mini (23:20)
Nate: EZlifego Double Sided Tape Heavy Duty(16.5FT/5M)，Multipurpose Wall Tape Adhesive Strips Removable Mounting Tape,Reusable Strong Sticky Transparent Tape Gel Poster Carpet Tape for Paste Items,Household (26:50)
Dillon: Not pick Mighty Vibe Spotify and Amazon Music Player - Bluetooth & Wired Headphones - 1,000+ Song Storage - No Phone Needed - Blue (30:50)
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William Shatner went to space and the candy corn company got hit by ransomware. That and so much more in the world of technology this week. We discuss it all so you can get out there and tech better.
- Followup:
- Wyze turns 4 (01:00)
- macOS Monterey is out (02:10)
- Apple’s $19 polishing cloth (04:15)
- Tile has a new range of products (07:45)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Silence unknown callers (09:45)
- Takes:
- William Shatner went to space (16:00)
- Google Pixel 6 event (18:50)
- Google adds Pixel Pass bundle (21:40)
- Largest candy corn factory gets hit with ransomware (22:30)
- Facebook planning to rebrand with new name (23:30)
- Bonus Odd Take: Movie Settings Database (24:50)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: The Everyday Dad YouTube channel (27:15)
- Nate: Spigen Mag Armor Compatible with MagSafe Designed for iPhone 13 Pro Case (2021) - Matte Black (28:55)
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Apple held its 2nd fall event of 2021 today. Tim Cook welcomed us to the 50-minute video letting us know that Music and Mac would be covered, and they were. We break down what Apple announced and our initial impressions.
Watch the event: https://www.apple.com/apple-events/october-2021/
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- Apple Music Voice (04:15)
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Tesla's moving to Texas, all of Twitch has leaked, and Windows 11 is out. We cover all the week's news and give you some great tips and picks to help you tech better.
- Followup:
- Amazon holiday returns (00:55)
- Amazon Astro has a cup holder (03:40)
- Windows 11 is out (04:35)
- Telegram says it added 70 million users during WhatsApp outage (06:10)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: iCloud Sync and Messages (08:40)
- Takes:
- Google to embrace iOS on iOS (14:55)
- The entirety of Twitch has reportedly leaked (17:30)
- Government orders search warrant from Google (19:15)
- Tesla moving headquarters to Texas (21:00)
- Bonus Odd Take: My 90s TV (22:40)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Squid Game - Netflix (24:35)
- Nate: Halide 2.5 (28:15)
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Facebook had a rough week and Amazon announced a bunch of new products including their Astro Robot. We cover those and so much more to help you tech better this week.
- Followup:
- Tech Betterers (01:10)
- Apple Watch Series 7 Pre-orders start on the 8th (02:05)
- Google Maps rolling out new “Fire” layer (03:15)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Transferring iPhone data to new iPhone (05:00)
- Takes:
- Amazon announced a ton of stuff this week including their Astro robot (12:40)
- Six Colors iPhone upgraders guide (19:50)
- Tim Cook says employees who leak memos do not belong at Apple, according to leaked memo (21:10)
- Facebook had a bad week 60 Minutes whistelblower - Mental health effects of Instagram - Major Outage (22:10)
- GriftHorse malware has infected more than 10 million Android phones (26:55)
- Bonus Odd Take: Lego versions of classic album covers (28:50)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: HORI Game Card Case 24 for Nintendo Switch Officially Licensed by Nintendo 24x60 $1440 (30:00)
- Nate: Wyze Buds Pro (33:05)
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Now that Apple had their iPhone event, Microsoft, Facebook, and Amazon are jumping on the bandwagon this week. As always we've also got some great tips and picks to help you tech better.
- Followup:
- LV Recycling (01:00)
- Apple adds dual eSIM support to iPhones 13 (03:45)
- Amazon closes 3,000 Chinese-brand stores in campaign against fake reviews (09:35)
- Locast shuts down for now amid legal battle (11:40)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Full webpage screenshot Safari (13:45)
- Takes:
- Microsoft Surface Event (19:25)
- Facebook introduces new Portal devices (27:45)
- Apple adds support for storing Covid vaccination cards in iOS 15.1 (29:35)
- FBI had the REvil decryption key (30:25)
- Bonus Odd Take: https://www.playphrase.me/ (32:20)
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- Dave: Apple Watch Series ??? (36:00)
- Nate: Eye Buy Direct (40:10)
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After two weeks of special episodes, we've got some catching up to do. We packed in a lot of tech goodness and still managed to keep it under an hour, enjoy!
- Followup:
- Wyze Outdoor Cam (01:35)
- iPhone 13 Preorders (07:00)
- ComicCon (14:30)
- Apple vs. Epic ruling (17:40)
- Microsoft patch Tuesday, more than 80 bugs (18:25)
- CryptoWatch: Litecoin price jumped 20% after CNN falls for hoax press release (19:45)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Quick photo tips and Preserve Settings (23:30)
- Takes:
- Facebook debuts its Ray-Ban Stories smart sunglasses (30:15)
- Tesla “Full Self-Driving” will require you to prove you’re a good driver (34:40)
- Intuit to buy Mailchimp for $12 billion (36:50)
- Amazon hikes average U.S. starting pay to $18 (38:20)
- Not news: Comcast working with Hisense to launch their own TVs (40:40)
- Bonus Odd Take: Vocoder deep fake text to speech (42:35)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Container Store shoeboxes (44:50)
- Nate: Wyze Nite Light (49:40)
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Apple's California Dreaming event was today, announcing some new hardware and more. We watched it live and in this episode we break down what we learned, enjoy!
Click here to watch the full event on Apple's YouTube page.
- Intro (00:35)
- AppleTV+ (2:00)
- iPad (02:40)
- iPad Mini (06:50)
- Apple Watch (09:50)
- Fitness+ (13:55)
- iPhone 13/iPhone 13 Mini (15:20)
- iPhone 13 Pro/iPhone 13 Pro Max (19:30)
- Recap and Wrap-up (29:00)
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300 episodes! What many thought impossible has come true, we've helped our listeners, and ourselves, tech better 300 times. For this episode, we decided to look back at some key episodes to see what we were talking about and uncovered some forgotten gems in our podcast history.
- Episode 1: Define NotNerd (2:20)
- Episode 2: What is Podcasting? (2:30)
- Episode 3: Dark Alleys at CES (2:45)
- Episode 4: Don’t Steal My Twitter (07:20)
- Episode 100: iPhone XxX (11:20)
- Notnerd Bingo Card (14:00)
- Episode 200: Picks Upon Picks Upon Picks (21:25)
- Todd's new YouTube channel
- Notnerdpod on TikTok (34:15)
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We start off this episode with two follow-up stories that might help with your internet woes. After that, we dig into the usual plethora of tech news stories, tips, and a couple of great picks of the week.
- Followup:
- SpaceX ships 100K Starlink terminals to customers (01:00)
- Fastest mobile networks 2021 (05:00)
- YouTube PiP beta now available to premium users (11:40)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Have Siri play radio stations- K103 (13:40)
- Takes:
- Apple loosens rules for developers amid antitrust pressure (18:55)
- Biden hosts Big Tech cybersecurity meeting (21:35)
- Apple launches new iPhone 12 service program for ‘no-sound issues’ (24:40)
- TSMC hikes chip prices up to 20% amid supply shortage (26:00)
- Researchers create master faces to bypass facial recognition (28:15)
- Bonus Odd Take: https://deadstartuptoys.com/ (30:50)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Roku Streaming Stick+ | HD/4K/HDR Streaming Device with Long-range Wireless and Voice Remote with TV Controls (33:40)
- Nate: Chef'n Avoquado 4-In-1 Tool, Arugula (36:30)
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We've got a few Ocean's 11 level stories related to Apple this week and sadly we discuss the massive cyberattack against our beloved T-Mobile. Add to that the rest of the week's tech news and some great picks and tips so you can tech better.
- Followup:
- Apple releases iCloud 12.5 for Windows with iCloud Keychain Password Manager (01:00)
- Twitter’s web redesign isn't as accessible as it should be (04:15)
- Facebook adds Photobucket and Google Calendar to its data portability (06:15)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Calculator from search (Spotlight) field on iOS (08:05)
- Takes:
- New York robbery crew used Apple Watch to net $500K, feds say (10:05)
- Apple’s Double Agent (12:10)
- Senate infrastructure bill includes $1.9 billion in cybersecurity funds (13:40)
- T-Mobile says 50+ million impacted by cyberattack (15:40)
- Bonus Odd Take: NASA Landsat project (20:15)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Innova Disc Golf Set (23:05)
- Nate: Apple Pay/Google Pay (26:55)
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Samsung's got two new flip phones, Twitter's got a new font, and Amazon has a new airport. All of that and so much more as we get you caught up on what's happening in tech news this week. Plus some very helpful tips and picks.
- Followup:
- Amazon to pay damages for dangerous goods sold (01:00)
- Microsoft fixes 3 zero-days and 44 flaws this month (02:15)
- Apple has a FAQ on the CSAM stuff (02:55)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Hidden photos/archive (04:25)
- Takes:
- Samsung announces Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 (12:00)
- Twitter’s new font, Chirp, is apparently causing headaches (16:20)
- Twitter AI bias contest shows beauty filters hoodwink the algorithm (18:25)
- Amazon opens its $1.5 billion air hub in Kentucky (19:55)
- Suppose website let’s you compare tv services based on the channels you want (21:50)
- Bonus Odd Take: Nestflix (25:25)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: https://illlustrations.co/ (28:50)
- Nate: Logitech C270 HD Webcam, HD 720p, Widescreen HD Video Calling, HD Light Correction, Noise-Reducing Mic, For Skype, FaceTime, Hangouts, WebEx, PC/Mac/Laptop/Macbook/Tablet - Black (31:20)
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Definitely one of the slower news weeks of the year but we've still got some tech stories for you to get caught up on, including Apple's confusing new protections for children features. As usual, we've got a great tip, a fun odd take, and 2 great picks. Enjoy!
- Followup:
- MileIQ (01:00)
- Google Plus Profile Litigation has sent you $2.15 USD (02:55)
- FandangoNOW and Vudu merge to become official movie store on Roku (05:10)
- Amazon’s IMDb TV free streaming finally comes to iOS and Android (07:00)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Quick Timers in iOS (08:25)
- Takes:
- Amazon expands delivery service to rivals (11:00)
- Your Facebook account was hacked, getting help may take weeks - or $299 (14:45)
- The wages of password re-use (16:55)
- Apple announces new “protections for children” features to iCloud and iMessage (19:00)
- Bonus Odd Take: The worst volume control UI in the world (23:45)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: DJI Mavic Mini 2 (26:00)
- Nate: Merlin Bird ID (29:00)
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Quarterly financial results were the majority of news stories this past week, and don't worry the big tech companies are doing amazing. There were a few other stories to discuss and as always we have some great tips and picks for you.
- Followup:
- Apple has record quarter, but chip shortage might impact the future (00:45)
- The Great Suspender is back (02:55)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Zoom camera with iPhone - The video Nate mentioned (04:15)
- Takes:
- High-powered gaming PCs are no longer being sold in several states (09:00)
- Twitter rolls out the preview of the all-new TweetDeck app (12:05)
- Facebook releases Soundmojis in Messenger (13:20)
- US sues Amazon over dangerous products (15:35)
- Bonus Odd Take: Print Shop (16:45)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: iPhone 12 Pro Max (19:20)
- Nate: Typos of the NYT (23:00)
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We talk a bit about Jeff Bezos' space trip, of course, but there was more than just that happening this week in the tech world. Plus Dave has a great pro tip of the week to avoid a big annoyance on your phone.
- Followup:
- Netflix looking to add gaming could it be streaming or download? (00:55)
- Jeff Bezos went to space (02:10)
- Wyze sues Xiaomi and Roborock over robotic vacuum patent (03:50)
- Wyze watch is just marketing for Apple Watch (05:10)
- AirPods revenue vs. top tech companies (06:20)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Stop Apps from asking for feedback (08:20)
- Takes:
- Tesla’s ‘full self-driving' beta software lacks safeguards (13:05)
- NSO Group Hacked (16:15)
- NATO calls out China for Microsoft and other hacks (21:15)
- Bonus Odd Take: https://www.lightyear.fm/ (23:05)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Tunnel Bear VPN for Olympics (26:20)
- Nate: MileIQ (34:15)
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Plenty of interesting tech news to discuss this week and by far our suckiest pick of the week yet from Dave.
- Followup:
- WordPress owner Automattic acquires Pocket Casts (00:45)
- Netflix looking to add gaming (03:00)
- Anthony Bourdain doc features AI deep fakes of his voice (04:15)
- Amazon just got Fakespot booted off Apple’s iOS App Store (05:40)
- Twitter is shutting down Fleets (08:10)
- Thanks to Dillon for gifts (09:10)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: All Photos Data, Share>Options (09:50)
- Takes:
- Microsoft is bringing Windows to a web browser (15:00)
- Apple releases MagSafe battery packs - The one Nate bought on Amazon (19:20)
- Unopened Super Mario 64 game from 1996 sells for $1.56M (24:25)
- Facebook stops research into a brain-reading device - Paralyzed man’s brain waves turned into sentences on the computer in medical first (25:20)
- Microsoft advises disabling the Windows print spooler to prevent hacks (26:45)
- Bonus Odd Take: How to install Windows 3.1 on an iPad (29:10)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Tenikle hickey making device (31:05)
- Nate: Re-pick YouTube Premium (35:20)
- Ramazon™ update (37:25)
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We've got Billionaires in "space", Pokémon Go news, and the inspiration for the Super Mario Bros soundtrack, what more could you need to tech better this week. Add in a helpful pro-tip of the week and some great picks and you're set.
- Followup:
- Pokémon GO catches $5 billion lifetime revenue (01:05)
- Experience with New York’s Excelsior Pass (03:15)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: De-wonkify Markup on iOS (05:05)
- Takes:
- Richard Branson completes successful space flight - Neil deGrass Tyson Explains Space (11:25)
- New Nintendo Switch model coming in October (14:15)
- Kaseya ransomware attack (17:20)
- Apps with 5.8 million Google Play downloads stole users’ Facebook passwords (22:55)
- Bonus Odd Take: The inspiration for Super Mario Bros soundtrack via TikTok (25:15)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Beatleap (27:55)
- Nate: Thick Toenail Clipper – Vepkuso Wide Jaw Opening Oversized Stainless Steel Toenail Cutter with Nail File For Thick Nail, Extra Large Fingernail Toenail Trimmer for Men&Women (31:25)
- No Ramazon™ purchase (36:00)
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It was a slow news cycle this week but we scoured the internet to find some interesting stories to talk about this week. We've also got a very helpful tip of the week, an interesting Lego-based bonus odd take, and two useful picks of the week. Enjoy!
- Followup:
- Facebook adds Ubisoft to it’s free cloud gaming service (01:10)
- Apple public betas are available (04:35)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Scan old photos with your iPhone (18:35)
- Takes:
- Google debuts a new resource for food insecurity (16:55)
- T-Mobile offering iPhone owners 30-day trial via eSIM (19:35)
- Apple TV+ lands 25 Daytime Emmy Award nominations (23:30)
- Bonus Odd Take: Brick It App (24:55)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: TechMatte MagGrip Sticky Magnetic Wall Mount, Phone Stand Holder Compatible with iPhone iPhone 12, Pro, Pro Max and Mag-Safe Case, Strong Magnet Phone Accessories (27:15)
- Nate: Tranzwiz (31:25)
- No Ramazon™ purchase (35:30)
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We're a day late and a dollar short (or about 15 minutes short) this week due to Dave traversing the country. But we've still got the week's important tech news and some great tips and picks to help you tech better.
- Followup:
- YouTube TV unveils premium add-on with 4K, Offline Downloads, and Unlimited Streams (01:30)
- Google and Massachusetts automatically installed COVID tracking app on Android (03:30)
- Big tech is up against a package of bills to break them up (07:10)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: ABC: Always be charging (08:50)
- Takes:
- John McAfee found dead in Spanish prison cell (13:00)
- Microsoft announces Windows 11 (15:30)
- Facebook announces AI TextStyleBrush to recreate text (17:00)
- Brave has a search engine in beta (18:40)
- Bonus Odd Take: The greatest achievements in dumb internet video (21:00)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: onn. 3-in-1 Multi-Tip USB Charging Cable, Type-C, Micro-USB, Lightning, White (22:15)
- Nate: Flush App iOS - Android (25:05)
- Ramazon™ purchase - bad news still (26:25)
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Stick around to the end of the episode to find out why we're not too happy with Amazon at the moment. But before that, we talk about the week's tech news and have some great tips and picks to help you tech better.
- Followup:
- The impact of contact tracing apps during the pandemic (00:40)
- Roku streamed more of Quibi’s content in one month than Quibi did ever (04:25)
- YouTube rolling out PiP on iOS (06:10)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Cellular and Wifi Settings (08:00)
- Takes:
- Smart thermostats being controlled remotely in Texas to save energy (15:10)
- Facebook adding podcasts soon (19:30)
- Facebook plans first smartwatch for next year with two cameras (21:15)
- Apple releases Beats Studio Buds (23:55)
- Windows 11 has leaked (26:05)
- Bonus Odd Take: https://virtualvacation.us/ (29:00)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Electronics Recycling (34:15)
- Nate: Swimply (38:20)
- Ramazon™ purchase bummer (42:00)
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Nate got to drive a cool car, Prime Day is almost here, and Jeff Bezos might take you to space with him. All that and so much more in this week's episode looking at what's happening with technology and how you can use it better.
Followup:
- Mustang Mach E (01:00)
- Prime Day June 21 & 22 (03:05)
- AirTags privacy improved, Android app coming (04:35)
- WWDC
- Finally: iPhone apps on iPadOS 15 now run in landscape (05:55)
- iOS 15: Find my works when phone is off or reset (07:25)
- Jeff Bezos and his brother will head to space after retirement (08:40)
- Cryptowatch: China is cracking down on Bitcoin (09:45)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: UN-mirror front-facing iPhone camera (12:40)
Takes:
- Teen developer creates iOS 4 app (18:45)
- Amazon turns on Sidewalk (20:45)
- Security and Privacy: Ransomware attack on meatpacker - McDonald's data breach in South Korea and Taiwan (25:35)
- Microsoft June Patch Tuesday fixes 6 exploited zero-days, 50 flaws (29:20)
Bonus Odd Take: Footsteps: How Movie Sounds are Made (31:05)
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- Dave: TradingView.com (33:20)
- Nate: Restaurant Apps: Wendy's Burger King (35:35)
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On Monday Apple kicked off their 2021 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) with a very long keynote looking at what is coming to the new versions of their operating systems this fall. We discuss many of the new features they discussed. Sadly they did not announce any new hardware.
You can watch the nearly 2-hour keynote on Apple's site.
iOS 15 (02:40)
iPadOS 15 (21:25)
MacOS Monterey (26:40)
Watch OS (30:15)
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This episode has more than its usual share of security and privacy stories, but we break it up the best we can with some Tiger King crypto news, some great pro tips, and so much more.
- Followup:
- Have I been Pwned goes open source (01:15)
- Interesting new voice control in iOS 14.6 (04:20)
- WWDC is next week (06:20)
- Cryptowatch: Joe Exotic launches Tiger King cryptocurrency (08:30)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Safari for iOS: website errors by blocking cookies - Stash (10:30)
- Takes:
- Vizio makes nearly as much money from ads and data as it does from selling TVs (14:55)
- Facebook no longer treating ‘man-made’ Covid as a crackpot idea (17:50)
- Amazon to buy MGM Studios for $8.45 billion (19:45)
- Twitter confirms plans for Twitter blue subscription (21:35)
- Bonus Odd Take: A map of the internet 2021 - Full-size image (23:35)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: OpenEmu (26:50)
- Nate: My Little Pony Pocket Ponies (29:55)
- Ramazon™ purchase (31:50)
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We've got new Apple products to talk about, Apple made some announcements, and oh yeah, there's some other tech news too. Plus we've got some great tips and picks to help you tech better.
- Followup:
- AirTags - Apple TV Remote - Dave's homemade AirTag lanyard (01:25)
- Back up your Google Photos before June 1st! - Google I/O (07:05)
- Amazon blocked 10 billion counterfeit listings last year (11:50)
- Apple rejected almost 1 million new apps in 2020 (13:25)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Family Calendar (14:35)
- Takes:
- Apple Music announces Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos; will bring Lossless Audio to the entire catalog (23:00)
- Apple ups their game with new accessibility features (26:40)
- Spotify adds offline music on Apple Watch (28:35)
- Snap announces new AR Spectacles (30:45)
- Microsoft says they’re retiring Internet Explorer in 2022 (33:40)
- Bonus Odd Take: 25 Modern Internet Video Edit Types (35:10)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: SongPop Party (37:45)
- Nate: Car Mount Solution - MagSafe Cable - Vent Mount - Dash Mount - Case (41:05)
- Ramazon™ purchase - Heathwood Designs (47:05)
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Besides the Colonial Pipeline hack and Elon Musk continuing to disrupt the crypto world, there wasn't much tech news this week. But as always, we've got plenty of stuff to talk about including some great tips and picks to help you tech better.
- Followup:
- iOS App Tracking (00:45)
- Merriam-Webster is selling the definition of NFT as an NFT (03:15)
- Wyze Buds Pro (06:00)
- Cryptowatch Tesla stops taking Bitcoin - How much energy does Bitcoin consume? (08:35)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: iPhone VIP management (10:55)
- Takes:
- Colonial Pipeline pays ransom to hackers (13:35)
- T-mobile announces tracker with cell service and GPS (18:25)
- What happens when you mail an AirTag (21:25)
- Roku launching original content May 20 (23:45)
- Bonus Odd Take: Dominos launches a pizza delivery robot car (27:05)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: NVIDIA GeForce NOW (29:30)
- Nate: KENBU Silicone Case Compatible with New Apple AirTag,Protective Cover with Keychain Ring(Denim Blue) (34:10)
- Ramazon™ purchase (36:10)
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We're all over the world of tech this week, but most of it seems to revolve around Facebook, surprise surprise. Plus we've got some hot cryptocurrency talk after Elon Musk's appearance on SNL.
- Followup:
- Most users not opting-in to new iOS App tracking (01:30)
- Signal ads blocked from Facebook and Instagram (03:50)
- Wyze increasing pricing due to chip shortage (07:40)
- Cryptowatch: Dogecoin co-creator sold all his coins in 2015 - Elon Musk caused big dip for Doge on SNL - Carole Baskin Coin (10:25)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Turn ringer Volume up on iPhone (18:05)
- Takes:
- WhatsApp restricting features for users that don’t agree to the new privacy policy (25:50)
- Twitter introduces Tip Jar (26:55)
- Oversight board upholds Trump ban on Facebook (28:25)
- Spotify launching paid podcasts (31:00)
- Tile partnering with Amazon to increase network (35:25)
- Bonus Odd Take: The world’s most beautiful gas stations (38:10)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Wyze Doorbell (39:25)
- Nate: Plants vs Zombies 2 (46:50)
- Ramazon™ purchase (50:25)
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From divorce to veggie pasta, we've got a wide variety of topics to cover this week, including the week's big tech news. Listen in so that you can tech better.
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- Followup:
- Air Tags, other preorders (01:00)
- Alibaba fretting over iOS 14.5 App Tracking Transparency (07:30)
- Big tech made a lot of money last year (11:30)
- Apple vs Epic trial begins (13:40)
- Zoom launches immersive virtual rooms (16:20)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: How to report accidents and road hazards in Apple Maps (17:15)
- Takes:
- Bill and Melinda Gates announce divorce (21:30)
- AOL still has 1.5 million paying customers (24:20)
- Florida governor set to ban de-platforming by tech companies (25:45)
- Facebook introduces a new mini player that streams Spotify (29:20)
- Bonus Odd Take: 7 screen laptop prototype (31:20)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Xbox Game Pass Cloud Streaming (34:10)
- Nate: Distiller - Untappd episode 64 (38:40)
- Ramazon™ purchase (43:00)
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In this episode, during Dave's Pro Tip of the Week, we take a deep dive into cloud vs. local storage, primarily on your Apple products. We also do our quasi-annual discussion on how many apps we have on our phones and if we need to remove some for Spring Cleaning. That plus so much more to help you tech better!
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- Followup:
- Podswap (00:45)
- Spring Cleaning 450 - 393 (03:15)
- Apple Podcasts - AirTags (06:30)
- Google Meet is getting a UI refresh next month (09:35)
- Cryptowatch: Visualizing the Power Consumption of Bitcoin Mining (10:45)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Optimize storage: The Tale of Two Buckets (14:20)
- Takes:
- Willo tooth-brushing robot for kids (27:50)
- Apple announces $200 million investment in forest restoration (31:00)
- Amazon Prime now has over 200 million subscribers (32:20)
- Nextdoor app adds anti-racism notifications (33:35)
- Bonus Odd Take: Yamauchi No.10 Family Office (35:55)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Fixture S1: The Original Pro Controller Clip Mount for The Nintendo Switch (37:50)
- Nate: Menuwhere (42:15)
- Ramazon™ purchase (45:00)
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Apple held their "Spring Loaded" virtual event today and they packed a lot into the hour. We discuss the products they announced and our initial thoughts on them. Spoiler alert, there's a new Apple TV remote!
You can watch the event on Apple's site here: https://www.apple.com/apple-events/april-2021/
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- Intro (00:00)
- Environmental Initiatives (01:30)
- Apple Card Updates (02:15)
- Podcasts (03:40)
- iPhone 12 Purple (04:40)
- AirTags (05:40)
- Apple TV and new Remote! (09:50)
- M1 iMac (14:40)
- M1 iPad Pro (18:10)
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Another episode chalked full of tech news and tips. We start off with some follow-up on previous stories like Gazelle's trade-in programs and Intel's cringe ads as of late. In our takes, we cover Apple's news of the week, a way to pretend your iPhone is a Samsung phone, and more.
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- Followup:
- Gazelle decides not to end trade-in program after all (01:40)
- The Facebook phone numbers are now searchable in Have I Been Pwned (02:45)
- Why there really aren’t 2 million podcasts (04:55)
- Intel uses MacBook picture with wrong processor in ad (06:55)
- Wyze Car (08:10)
- Wyze Watch followup - Dave's Video, Nate's Video (11:05)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Google Takeout (12:25)
- Takes:
- Apple’s Find My network now offers new third-party finding experiences (18:00)
- Samsung’s iTest website simulates a Galaxy device on iPhone (21:30)
- LG to close mobile phone business worldwide (23:10)
- Yahoo Answers will be shut down forever on May 4th (24:00)
- MacBook and iPad production delayed as supply crunch hit’s Apple (25:00)
- Bonus Odd Take: Y.at - Be an icon (26:55)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: YouTube John Rettinger (32:55)
- Nate: Buddywatch (35:10)
- Ramazon™ purchase (37:35)
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Tune in to get the latest tech news and tips to help you tech better. We are taking a hiatus from the video version of the episode and we start off the episode talking about our plan to keep our faces in front of you.
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- Followup:
- April fools is no more, yay (02:05)
- World Backup Day (02:50)
- T-Mobile switches to YouTube TV after ending its short-lived service (03:40)
- Google is making some big upgrades to Maps (04:50)
- WWDC announced for June (07:10)
- YouTube channel Ryan’s World makes most of its money on merch (07:50)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Importing playlists into Amazon Music (09:20)
- Takes:
- Casio launches first G-Shock Wear OS smartwatch (12:20)
- Apple extends Arcade with classic App Store games (15:35)
- Boston Dynamics unveils Stretch, warehouse box moving robot (18:40)
- Survey: Trust in tech craters (20:35)
- Facebook "data breach" (22:35)
- Bonus Odd Take: How people from the past imagined the future (25:40)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Wyze Watch (28:55)
- Nate: Thunderbolt 4 cable from OWC (35:20)
- Ramazon™ purchase (41:05)
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We've got the week's tech news and try our best to make sense of it all. We've also got our picks and some great tips, in fact, one of Nate's tips is so good he realized he should use it.
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- Followup:
- T-Mpbile has 10 million 5G customers (01:00)
- Verizon announces Yahoo!+ (02:20)
- You can now buy a Tesla with bitcoin (04:10)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Speed read with Kindle App (06:40)
- Takes:
- Instagram is most invasive app, new study shows (12:20)
- New York launches nation’s vaccine passports (13:15)
- Apple top acquirer of AI companies (16:35)
- Mac OS X turns 20 (17:55)
- Podswap replaces AirPods batteries (20:10)
- Bonus Odd Take: The Louvre goes online (24:30)
- Online museums free
- Best free virtual museum tours
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Crash Bandicoot: On the Run! (27:45)
- Nate: KeyPad - Keyboard and Mouse (30:35)
- Ramazon™ purchase (34:10)
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In what seems like a pretty Apple-heavy episode, including Intel and Justin Long's attempt to burn Apple in some new ads, we've got the week's tech news for you. There are also some great tech tips and picks to help you tech better!
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- Followup:
- Replies in messages (01:00)
- Does it ARM - M1 Apps (01:45)
- Google finally updates app with privacy info (05:30)
- Apple’s privacy labels (08:00)
- Apple brand loyalty hits all-time high (09:45)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Tap the Call Button On Your Smartphone to Redial Last Call (11:45)
- Takes:
- Instagram adds features to protect teens (15:35)
- Justin Long stars in cringe-worthy Intel Ads (19:00)
- Spotify says 13K artists earned at least three $50K last year (22:00)
- A hacker got all my texts for $16 (25:05)
- Bonus Odd Take: All the knots animated (27:30)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: NB North Bayou Monitor Desk Mount Stand Full Motion Swivel Monitor Arm with Gas Spring for 17-30''Monitors(Within 4.4lbs to 19.8lbs) Computer Monitor Stand F80 (32:05)
- Nate: Trek Stand Hands Free Universal Cellphone Holder, Tablet Stand, and Book Holder. for Home, Desk, Bed, Kitchen, Video Chatting, Studying, and Cooking. (35:45)
- Ramazon™ purchase (40:50)
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This episode kicks off with a discussion on Nate's recent surgery and the previous pick of the week that's helping him get through it. After some follow-up, Dave tries to explain how iOS Game Center works and we get into the week's news. Stick around for a great bonus odd take, picks of the week, and Ramazon purchase. Enjoy!
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- Followup:
- Netflix cracks down on password sharing (04:00)
- Timeline of the Microsoft Exchange mass hack (07:00)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Demystifying Game Center (07:40)
- Takes:
- Amazon doesn’t let libraries purchase eBooks and audiobooks they publish (16:50)
- Apple discontinuing iMac Pro and original HomePod (19:20)
- Apple switches from subscribe to follow for podcasts (23:25)
- Twitter testing bigger, better quality photos (24:40)
- Tmobile is joining other carriers in tracking for ads (27:20)
- Bonus Odd Take: A drone’s eye view of a bowling alley (33:00)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: USB C Charger, Anker 60W PIQ 3.0 & GaN Tech Dual Port Charger, PowerPort Atom III (2 Ports) Travel Charger with a 45W USB C Port, for USB-C Laptops, MacBook, iPad Pro, iPhone, Galaxy, Pixel and More (36:00)
- Nate: Notrax - 410S0323BL NoTrax 410 PVC Airug Safety/Anti-Fatigue Floor Mat, for Dry Areas, 2' Width x 3' Length x 3/8" Thickness, Black (40:15)
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It wasn't a big news week, but we've got a great variety of tech goodness for you. Enjoy and tech better!
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- Followup:
- Jason Sudeikis wins Best Comedy Actor for Ted Lasso at Golden Globes (01:35)
- Google still hasn’t updated its major apps with iOS privacy labels (02:55)
- Spotify supposedly passing Apple for podcast listenership (04:10)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Mention someone in a group message (07:45)
- Takes:
- My Heritage Deep Nostalgia (13:30)
- Square acquires majority of Tidal for $297 million - Also now a bank (16:45)
- All 270 US Apple Stores are open for the first time since March 2020 (19:25)
- DJI releases FPV drone (21:20)
- What the heck are Non-fungible tokens and why are they selling for millions of dollars? (24:00)
- At least 30,000 U.S. organizations newly hacked via holes in Microsoft’s email software (29:45)
- Bonus Odd Take: Vole.wtf (32:00)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: 1010! Block Puzzle Game (36:25)
- Nate: Metal Phone Tripod Mount with Cold Shoe,Woohoto 360 Rotation,Compatible with iPhone 11 12 Pro Max Tripod Mount,Sumsung Smartphone Mount Holder Adapter,Cell Phone Clamp,Video Rig Mount Live Streaming (39:05)
- Ramazon™ purchase (43:05)
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Apple buys a lot of companies, lots of people watch people playing chess, Roombas are acting drunk, and Fry's is no more. All that and so much more so you can tech better.
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- Followup:
- Apple buys a company every three to four weeks (01:40)
- Facebook news ban in Australia worked to slow down new law (02:55)
- Chess is becoming a streaming empire (03:45)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Find My Phone: Other family member’s devices (05:05)
- Takes:
- Some Roomba acting ‘drunk’ due to software issue (08:50)
- Fry’s Electronics shuts down (10:50)
- Best Buy lays of 5000, closes more stores (15:55)
- Bonus Odd Take: Listen to radio around the world with Radio.garden (20:45)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Wyze Cam v3 (23:50)
- Nate: InCharge X "Swiss Army" Cable (26:20)
- Ramazon™ purchase (31:55)
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This week starts off with another of our favorite services changing up their pricing on us. After that, we've got everything from NASA on Mars to a smart Cuckoo clock. Plus some great tips and picks to help you tech better. Enjoy!
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- Followup:
- Changes to LastPass free plan (01:05)
- A terabyte isn’t what it used to be - Comcast and their data caps (06:35)
- Twitter’s Birdwatch not working out great (09:25)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Easily find photos with Apple Photos or Google Photos (10:30)
- Takes:
- NASA lands Perserverance Rover on Mars (15:05)
- Facebook removes news and more in Australia - FB blog (18:45)
- Amazon Build It (23:20)
- Tech Bubble: Social audio app Clubhouse (27:25)
- Bonus Odd Take: All Your Base Are Belong to Us video turns 20 (31:55)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Wyze Plug Outdoor (33:35)
- Nate: Ted Lasso on Apple TV+ (36:50)
- Ramazon™ purchase (40:40)
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We've got some great tech tips and possibly life-changing picks of the week for you. Oh yeah, and we also threw in some news as well. Enjoy!
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- Followup:
- Google finally updating its major iPhone and iPad app with privacy labels (01:15)
- iOS 14.5 allows setting a default music streaming service alongside many other new features (4:40)
- Cryptowatch: Tesla buys $1.5 billion in bitcoin, plans to accept it as payment (08:50)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: “Find photos from a friend.” Tap their name in iMessage (messages), tap the “info” button” scroll to see photos and attachments (10:20)
- Takes:
- 10% of iPhone users wear an Apple Watch, 35% in the US (15:55)
- Apple releases AR app based on For All Mankind show (19:00)
- Hacker tried to poison Florida city’s water supply (22:05)
- Bonus Odd Take: Zoom Cat Lawyer (24:10)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Oculus Quest 2 — Advanced All-In-One Virtual Reality Headset — 64 or 256 GB (25:35)
- Nate: WHOOSH! Screen Cleaner Kit – Best for – Smartphones, iPads, Eyeglasses, e-Readers, LED, LCD & TVs – Includes 2 Bottles 3.4oz,0.3.oz +3 Premium Cloths (33:05)
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Well, Jeff Bezos might be stepping down as CEO of Amazon, but we're not stepping down from helping you tech better. As always, We've got the top tech news of the week and some helpful tips and picks.
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- Followup:
- Google Play content on Fire Stick (00:35)
- Robinhood ‘lets’ you but 20 shares of GameStop now - Video Dave mentioned (02:50)
- The Great Suspender removed from Chrome Web Store (04:45)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Sync documents and desktop Mac - Windows (06:20)
- Takes:
- Jeff Bezos stepping down as CEO of Amazon (12:20)
- Amazon working anti-union push hard (14:45)
- Ford says millions of its vehicles will run on Android starting 2023 (16:30)
- Apple’s iCloud passwords extension for Chrome on Windows (18:30)
- Bonus Odd Take: Winamp in your browser (20:05)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Compatible with iPhone 12/12 mini/12 Pro/12 Pro Max/Mag-Safe Car Charger,Magnetic Car Air Vent Mount Wireless Charger Phone Holder with 15W Fast Charging Auto-Clamping for Mag-Safe/Magnetic Case only (21:40)
- Nate: Wyze Outdoor Cam (27:45)
- Ramazon™ purchase (31:20)
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Well, we did better than most podcasts out there, we only spent 10 minutes trying to explain and discuss the GameStop, Reddit, Hedge Fund topic. There's plenty of other tech news and tips to help you tech better.
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- Followup:
- Apple had a record quarter - Top in smartphones with 81.8 million units [01:05]
- Apple launches Time to Walk for Fitness+ [03:40]
- Plex launches game subscription with Atari games [05:50]
- Listener Chris wants to know about ~$100 drones - Syma - DJI Tello [07:55]
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Compatible image and video formats - For Windows 10 [12:15]
- Takes:
- GameStop stock story explained (with foul language) - Twitter thread on Robinhood - Google removes 100K negative reviews of Robinhood [17:45]
- Twitter launches Birdwatch to report tweets [28:10]
- Amazon removed 2 million products last year for violations [29:35]
- CDC spends $44 million on failed vaccine system [31:15]
- Security/Privacy: A day in the life of your data [34:10]
- Bonus Odd Take: 100 tips for a better life [36:20]
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Spigen Mag Armor Designed for iPhone 12 Pro Max Case (2020) Magnetic Charger Compatible - Matte Black [39:25]
- Nate: Wyze Thermostat [42:55]
- Ramazon™ purchase [45:35]
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Join us once again to look at all the week's important tech news. We've also got some great tips and picks to help you tech better.
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- Followup:
- Uganda Social Media (01:00)
- Netflix rolling out shuffle play worldwide (02:00)
- Amazon Photos might be a replacement for Google Photos (03:35)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Long press scroll bars iOS (08:55)
- Takes:
- iPhone users logged out of Facebook Friday (14:00)
- DuckDuckGo surpasses 100 million daily search queries (15:25)
- Alphabet grounds Loon’s balloons (20:25)
- Pebble founder creates Universal chat app Beeper (22:15)
- Whitehouse.gov gets updated and has an “Easter egg” (25:10)
- Bonus Odd Take: https://www.patatap.com/ (27:15)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Zulay Original Milk Frother Handheld Foam Maker for Lattes - Whisk Drink Mixer for Coffee, Mini Foamer for Cappuccino, Frappe, Matcha, Hot Chocolate by Milk Boss (Black) (29:05)
- Nate: FaceLake ® FL400 Pulse Oximeter Fingertip with Carrying Case, Batteries, Lanyard, and Warranty (Blue) (33:05)
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After barely surviving the first video version of the podcast we're back with another. We've got some CES talk, plus plenty of other tech news, tips, and picks. Enjoy!
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- Followup:
- Nate's issues last week (01:00)
- Knork (04:30)
- CES 2021 Products (05:50)
- Samsung Unpacked 2021 (08:20)
- Apple TV Plus free subscriptions extended again (11:15)
- Cryptowatch: Millions in Bitcoin locked behind forgotten passwords (12:15)
- Back to CES (17:00)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Tap and hold - Aa, clear tabs, safari to reader view, etc (21:00)
- Takes:
- Apple announces $100 million pledge for racial equity and justice (25:35)
- Uganda orders all social media to be blocked (28:35)
- Walmart and Amazon using AI to let people keep returns (30:25)
- Security/Privacy:
- Ubiquiti data breach (33:15)
- 70 TB of Parler data scraped (36:05)
- Bonus Odd Take: Lava Lamps help keep the internet secure (39:45)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Star Wars Battlefront 2 for PC etc. (42:25)
- Nate: VictSing Keyboard Wrist Rest Pad, Mouse Wrist Rest Support, Ergonomic Memory Foam & Superfine Fiber, Pain Relief Easy Typing for Computer, Laptop, Full Size/TKL Keyboard, Gaming, Office, Black (45:10)
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Well, grab your popcorn and settle in because we've gone video for our 5th-anniversary episode. Head over to YouTube to see all the usual podcast goodness and some very special video messages. Enjoy and tech better!
- Video Message 1 [01:55]
- Followup:
- Roku acquires rights to Quibi’s content [02:55]
- Boston Dynamics Atlas gymnastics [05:15]
- CES 2021 [07:55]
- Video Message 2 [09:45]
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Slofies [11:10]
- Takes:
- Video Message 3 [13:55]
- This week in social media and Trump [15:40]
- Elon Musk becomes world’s richest person [23:20]
- Google to add App Store privacy labels as soon as this week [24:20]
- IRS Get My Payment [25:40]
- Video Message 4 [27:40]
- Security/Privacy: The worst hacks of 2020 [28:25]
- Bonus Odd Take: https://h1ghf1ve.me/ [29:25]
- Picks of the Week:
- Video Message 5 [31:50]
- Dave: Gosund Smart Power Strip [31:20]
- Nate: Knork [35:50]
- Vid Message 6 - Lego Star Wars [39:25]
- Ramazon™ purchase [43:25]
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As we wrap up the holidays, tech news is slow, but we still found some stuff worth talking about. We've also got some great pics and tips as usual!
- Followup:
- Christmas Day smartphone activations down, iPhone dominates (01:45)
- Gazelle is ending phone trade-ins (06:20)
- Amazon buys Wondery podcast network (09:35)
- Streaming services big winners of 2020 (11:45)
- Cryptowatch: Bitcoin breaks $34K (13:05)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: How to turn off 5G on iPhone (15:05)
- Takes:
- Farmville has closed its barn doors for good (18:55)
- Google Maps moat is evaporating (22:20)
- Covid stimulus bill includes stiffer penalties for illegal streamers (25:25)
- Security/Privacy: Looser privacy standards for vehicle data are a treasure chest for law enforcement (28:35)
- Bonus Odd Take: Slow.sale - slower web checkout (31:25)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: M1 MacBook Pro (34:25)
- Nate: The Battle Cats (40:25)
- Ramazon™ purchase (43:40)
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The holidays may be upon us, but there's still some tech news to get caught up on. Plus we've got some great picks and tips, including a revisit of possibly Nate's best Pro Tip ever.
- Followup:
- Apple ProRAW (02:00)
- Family Sharing for App Store subscriptions now available (04:10)
- You can now text Alexa on iOS (07:40)
- Apple Car is back in the rumor mill (09:15)
- Possible new Apple TV coming (10:15)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Customize finder in Big Sur (14:35)
- Takes:
- iPhones can now automatically recognize and label buttons and UI features for blind users - iOS people detection (19:20)
- TikTok bans MLMs (22:00)
- A profile of top YouTube star MrBeast (25:45)
- Pet Tech: Pet prosthetics get a boost from 3D Printing (29:00)
- Security/Privacy:
- SolarWinds Update (30:50)
- Microsoft and McAfee headline new Ransomware Task Force (32:30)
- Bonus Odd Take: Forgotify - Amazingly Awkward Christmas Spotify Playlist (33:30)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: AirPods Pro (36:20)
- Nate: SmallRig (39:35)
- Ramazon™ purchase - Notnerd Picks Store (43:15)
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Listen in for Nate's review on Apple's new Fitness+ service, stick around for some hot Adobe Flash and National Weather Service talk. As usual, we've got quite a variety of tech news, tips, and picks for you.
- Followup:
- iOS 14.3, Fitness+, iOS 12.5 (00:40)
- Todd - ISP “rental” fees - Mark & Toddcast (11:55)
- A kid runs up a $16K bill in Sonic Rings (14:20)
- Facebook takes out a full-page ad in NYT attacking Apple’s iOS privacy changes - Steve Jobs on privacy (17:30)
- Google faces another antitrust lawsuit (22:45)
- Wyze Noise-Cancelling Headphones - Wyze Plug Outdoor (23:50)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Teach Siri to call you a new name (26:20)
- Takes:
- Twitter uses machine learning to show you ‘funnier’ tweets (29:20)
- DJI placed on US Dept of Commerce entity list (31:20)
- Apple revamps Shazam iOS app, launches on the web (33:45)
- Adobe to block Flash Jan. 12, 2021 (34:30)
- Bandwidth limits at National Weather Service could hobble weather apps (36:50)
- Security/Privacy: The SolarWinds hack might be the most impactful yet (39:10)
- Bonus Odd Take: Blob Opera from Google (43:30)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Logitech G502 Hero High-Performance Gaming Mouse (44:55)
- Nate: Repick: AmazonBasics Batteries (47:40)
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Just like Ponch and John, once again we've teamed up to fight the crime of tech confusion. We've got the latest tech news and some great tips to help you tech better!
- Followup:
- Apple releases AirPods Max (2:00)
- Apple Fitness+ launches 12/14 (07:50)
- Caviar launches custom iPhone 12 Pro with fragment of Steve Jobs’ turtleneck (09:15)
- New Apple Maps in Canada (12:10)
- Apple Music arrives on Google’s smart speakers and displays (14:05)
- Wyze Home Monitoring (15:20)
- Disney Plus announces a ton of new upcoming content (18:40)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Zoom in and out of maps with one finger from Tyler (22:05)
- Takes:
- FTC sues Facebook for illegal monopolization (25:50)
- The IKEA catalog is dead - IKEA AR app (28:30)
- Fitbit teams up with HidrateSpark on a smart water bottle (30:25)
- Tiny drone uses moth antenna to sniff out target chemicals (32:05)
- Snowflake valuation moves past IBM and AMD (33:50)
- Security/Privacy:
- Spam calls up 18% this year (35:40)
- US schools are buying phone-hacking tech (37:40)
- Bonus Odd Take: Nate's SpaceHey Profile - Dave's SpaceHey Profile (38:50)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Samsung Electronics EVO Select 256GB MicroSDXC UHS-I U3 100MB/s Full HD & 4K UHD Memory Card with Adapter (MB-ME256HA) (41:35)
- Nate: AUKEY Car Charger Compatible with iPhone 12/12 Mini/12 Pro/12 Pro Max,30W USB C Car Charger with Metal Dual Port,Fast Car Charger Adapter with PPS&QC 3.0 and Mini Flush Fit for iPad, Samsung,Google (44:50)
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This week we've got a wide variety of stories covering music, movies, Bitcoin, Super Nintendo World, and so much more. We've also got some great tips and picks to help you tech better.
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- Followup:
- Wyze Watch (00:50)
- Check out Apple Music top songs, Shazams, and most-read lyrics (04:15)
- Apple announces App Store Best of 2020 winners (06:00)
- Warner Bros. will release all 2021 movies on HBO Max (10:20)
- Cryptowatch Bitcoin hits new record (11:30)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Find business information by using Apple Maps or Google Maps (14:40)
- Takes:
- Super Nintendo World opens in Japan Feb, 4th (20:45)
- Apple upgrades FaceTime to 1080 back to iPhone 8 (22:45)
- Salesforce buys Slack for $27.7B (25:10)
- UPS places limits on some retailers (27:50)
- Security/Privacy: Account hijacking site OGUsers hacked, again (31:00)
- Bonus Odd Take: Booting from a vinyl record (31:45)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Spark by Readdle - Episode 5 Candy Crushin' (33:55)
- Nate: Beats Flex Wireless Earphones – Apple W1 Headphone Chip, Magnetic Earbuds, Class 1 Bluetooth, 12 Hours of Listening Time - Black (Latest Model) - Nate’s Video Review (36:50)
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This week we are joined by our friend and fan of the show Wes Rice. He brings some great insights, questions, and laughs to the show (he also made the special artwork). We also found time to cover what little tech news there was over the week. Enjoy!
- Wes the Candy Crush Phenom (02:00)
- Wes' iPhone Upgrade (07:10)
- Wes questions (11:20)
- Follow up:
- Square buying Credit Karma’s tax division (19:00)
- Wyze Watch (22:35)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Bring back a closed tab. Simply press Ctrl + Shift + T (Cmd + Shift + T on Macs) to reopen the most recently closed tab and get back to what you were doing (24:45)
- Takes:
- Black Friday, Cyber Monday (28:15)
- Amazon expands IP Accelerator to Europe (34:40)
- Sheriff’s office, Apple staff, and others indicted in bribery schemes (36:30)
- Security/Privacy: There are more than 25 Ransomware-as-a-Service portals (39:40)
- Bonus Odd Take: The Pig Couch and Craigslist (40:50)
- Picks of the Week:
- Wes: We Transfer free file transfer (45:20)
- Dave: Nintendo Game & Watch, Super Mario Bros. Reissue (47:45)
- Nate: USB C Extension Cable 6FT，Stouchi New Version USB Type C 3.2 Male to Female Fast Charging & Audio Data Transfer Cable for iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, Galaxy S20 Ultra Z Flip,Dell XPS MS Surface Book (50:20)
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In this episode, we've got plenty of great tips for using your devices better and cover some great options for cell phone plans. Plus there's all the week's tech news that you might care about.
- Followup:
- Libsyn Podcast (00:55)
- Prioritize faster-shooting iOS (01:30)
- Sign in to your apps on a new phone (07:30)
- Slingbox vs SlingTV (08:45)
- Wes’ parents Move from Android to iOS, Tmobile 55+, Mint Mobile (10:10)
- Amazon Luna game service (14:40)
- Google Stadia will be playable on iOS via Safari (18:20)
- Wyze Sprinkler Controller (19:45)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Back Tap setup (21:25)
- Takes:
- Twitter rolls out Fleets, it’s version of stories (28:10)
- Apple cuts the App Store commission rate for many developers (31:10)
- Amazon Pharmacy launches in 45 states (32:15)
- Google Pay gets a major redesign and new features (34:55)
- Security/Privacy:
- Android messaging app Go SMS Pro exposed millions of users’ private photos and files (37:00)
- Bumble vulnerabilities put data of 95 million daters at risk (39:45)
- Bonus Odd Take: Philly Series 5 (41:55)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Spigen Ultra Hybrid Designed for iPhone 12 Pro Max Case (2020) - Crystal Clear (45:00)
- Nate: Basevs Magnetic USB C Cable for MacBook Pro, 4.3A 87W Fast Charge Type C to Type C Braided Nylon Cord for MacBook (Pro), Samsung S8, Dell XPS, and Other USB C Devices(6.6FT-Black) (47:25)
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We've both got iPhone 12 Pro Maxes in our hands and Nate got his hands on a 12 Mini. We discuss our first impressions and then get into a wide range of tech news and tips, including a deep dive into all of the features of the iOS Camera app.
- Followup:
- iPhone 12 Pro Max - Dave’s Video (00:40)
- iOS 14.2 is out (05:25)
- Spacebar cursor iOS (05:45)
- macOS Big Sur (09:20)
- Zoom and other stay-at-home stocks hurt with vaccine news (12:50)
- Disney Plus hits 73.7 M subscribers (13:55)
- Wyze Robot Vacuum (15:15)
- Roku now supports AirPlay 2 and Homekit (18:15)
- Apple’s generous holiday return policy (20:15)
- TikTok says Trump forgot about them (21:45)
- Google Photos will end free unlimited storage starting June 2021 (22:35)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: iOS Camera tips and tricks (25:35)
- Takes:
- YouTube had a worldwide outage (32:05)
- Tech companies spend a lot of money lobbying (33:25)
- Slingbox discontinued (34:05)
- Ring recalls 350,000 smart doorbells (35:25)
- Raspberry Pi 400 is a keyboard with a computer built in (36:50)
- Security/Privacy:
- The police can probably access your phone (39:20)
- Hacking Apple (40:20)
- Bonus Odd Take: 15 Taco Bell Conference Call Backdrops That’ll Spice Up Your Meeting (42:25)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Angry Birds AR: Isle of Pigs (43:35)
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Today Apple held its third product announcement this fall. The event was all about Apple's move away from Intel chips, to Apple-made silicon, starting with the all-new M1 chip. Along with the latest version of Mac OS and some new hardware, this is an exciting time for computers. We discuss the main points and our initial thoughts.
Watch Apple's Event Video Here
- Followup:
- Most Non-partisan Podcast (01:05)
- One Backup is None Backup - Ep. 256 (01:25)
- Apple One Bundle (03:00)
- iPhone 12 Studio - mobile-only (05:25)
- Apple Event
- Apple M1 Chip (06:35)
- Big Sur (11:10)
- Available November 12
- MacBook Air, Mac Mini, MacBook Pro (13:55)
- Order now, available next week
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Well, we are the most non-partisan tech podcast on the internet, so this episode was recorded before Election Day here in the US. We've got all of the week's tech news, some great picks, and very useful tips for you in case you need a break from politics.
- Followup:
- Election (00:25)
- iPhone Preorders (02:15)
- AirPods Pro Service Program (07:00)
- Google Meet starts rolling out custom backgrounds (08:15)
- Wyze Cam v.3 (09:00)
- Facebook launches cloud games (11:20)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: YouTube keyboard short cuts (14:10)
- From Jared: iOS Back Touch (22:05)
- Takes:
- Apple Clips App gets a major update (24:05)
- Senate Committee Hearing - Twitter, Google, Facebook (26:55)
- Twitter launches ‘pre-bunks’ to get ahead of voter misinformation (28:05)
- Microsoft is going to force people away from Internet Explorer (29:15)
- Security/Privacy:
- Profile of Maddie Stone, Google Project Zero reverse engineer (33:10)
- Almost 2,000 Robinhood Markets accounts hacked (35:05)
- Bonus Odd Take: Winners of the 2020 Drone Photo Awards (36:35)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Microsoft OneNote (37:55)
- Nate: Aukey 20W charger (42:40)
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Nate's got an iPhone 12 Pro in his possession and we briefly discuss his first impressions. There's a wide variety of tech news to talk about this week. We've also got some great tips and picks to help you tech better.
- Followup:
- Service with an S was StumbleUpon (02:25)
- Nate’s iPhone 12 Pro Review (02:55)
- Ziply Fiber (08:00)
- Quibi shuts down (10:45)
- Spotify launches daily morning show (12:15)
- Apple releases 2020 iPad Air (13:15)
- New Apple Beats Flex earbuds only $50 (15:55)
- Jony Ive working with Airbnb (20:00)
- AOC streams Among Us on Twitch (21:05)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: iOS Reachability (23:55)
- Takes:
- Apple launches “Apple Music TV,” a 24-hour music video live stream (28:55)
- Apple signs exclusive deal for Peanuts content (31:45)
- Adobe Max event announces software updates and more (35:35)
- The forklift truck drivers who never leave their desks (37:40)
- The Bahamas launches first national digital currency (40:20)
- Security/Privacy:
- Hackers release student information after officials didn’t pay the ransom (43:30)
- Security researcher claims to have logged into Trump’s Twitter account, doesn’t sound likely (45:05)
- Bonus Odd Take: McBroken - Is the McDonalds ice cream machine broken? (46:40)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Osmo Pocket, Osmo Pocket 2, Episode 176: The Awkwardness of AirPods (49:30)
- Nate: MagicFiber Microfiber Cleaning Cloths, 6 PACK (53:05)
- Ramazon™ purchase (56:35)
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After covering Apple's iPhone 12 event last week, we're back to our normally scheduled programming this week. We've got all of the important tech news and some great tips and picks to help you tech better.
- Followup:
- Apple extends Apple TV+ trials to February (00:50)
- Amazon Prime Day followup (02:25)
- Not News: Dell’s Black Friday Sale (03:25)
- NY Times writes about Among Us (04:15)
- G Suite is now Google Workspace - Google shuts down Trusted Contacts - Killed by Google (04:45)
- Regal Movies temporarily suspends operations (06:15)
- Wyze releases smart thermostat (07:55)
- Nate's iPhone preorder (09:20)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Turn off annoying AirPod auto-connect (13:30)
- Takes:
- T-Mobile home ISP Service $50/mo unlimited (19:10)
- Zoom launches paid events and app marketplace (21:00)
- PopSockets is working on MagSafe compatible accessories (23:15)
- Excel might have caused the loss of 16K COVID test results in England (24:55)
- Social media censorship (29:00)
- Security/Privacy:
- Microsoft and others organize to takedown TrickBot botnet (31:05)
- Card details for 3 million Dickey’s Barbecue Pit customers posted in carding forum (32:35)
- Bonus Odd Take: https://sharkle.com/ (34:25)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: gog.com (37:00)
- Nate: Mosteck Bath Bombs for Kids Gift Set, Shea & Coco Butter Dry Skin Moisturize, SPA Rainbow Bath Bombs for Boys Girls Women, Handmade Birthday Mother's Day Gifts Idea for Wife, Mom, Girlfriend - 2 Pack (40:40)
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Apple held its fall iPhone announcement, titled Hi, Speed. They announced the HomePod Mini, iPhone 12, 12 Mini, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max. We discuss the event and our thoughts on the new devices.
Watch the event here - https://www.apple.com/apple-events/october-2020/
- HomePod Mini (02:40)
- Preorders 11/6
- $99
- 5G and Verizon Commercial (08:05)
- On all iPhones 12
- All iPhones 12 Features
- New screen material with 4X better drop performance
- All have a new A14 Bionic chip
- Magsafe
- IP68 waterproof to 6 meters
- iPhone 12 (08:35)
- 6.1" Screen
- White, Black, Blue, Green, (PRODUCT)RED
- Preorder 10/16
- Starts at $799
- MagSafe Charging/Connection (13:15)
- Magnetic wireless charging
- Magnetic cases/accessories
- Travel Duo Charger
- Environmental Update (15:35)
- No power brick in packaging
- Completely carbon neutral by 3030
- iPhone 12 Mini (17:20)
- 5.4" Screen
- Preorder 11/6
- Starts at $699
- iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max (19:00)
- 3 improved cameras and new Lidar sensor
- 4K 60fps Dolby HDR Video Recording
- Graphite, Silver, Gold, Pacific Blue
- iPhone 12 Pro
- 6.1" Screen
- Preorder 10/16
- Starts at $999
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- Slightly better cameras than 12 Pro
- 6.7" Screen
- Preorder 11/6
- Starts at $1099
- Nate and Dave's iPhone 12 purchasing thoughts (28:15)
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Google and Microsoft both announced some new products this week. Amazon hasn't stopped releasing products and set the date for the delayed Prime Day. But more importantly, we have some great tips and tech picks to help you tech better.
- Followup:
- Zoom trying to push people to yearly pricing (01:00)
- Amazon Prime Day set for Oct 13 and 14 (02:35)
- 10 states with 21% of the US population have contract tracing app using Apple and Google API (04:10)
- Snapchat has helped 1 million users register to vote (06:30)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Gmail updated for iOS so it could be the default mail app (07:55)
- Takes:
- Google’s announces Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5g, new Chromecast, and more (11:45)
- Microsoft introduces Surface Laptop Go, updates to Surface Pro X (23:35)
- Amazon will now let you pay with your palm in its stores (28:05)
- Amazon launches a $4.99 per month personal shopper service for men (29:35)
- Publishers worry as ebooks fly off libraries’ virtual shelves (32:05)
- Security/Privacy: White hat hacker gains access to Tesla’s servers and its entire fleet (34:55)
- Bonus Odd Take: The 2020 Comedy Wildlife Photography Finalists (37:10)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Jackbox Games, iOS Vol. 3 available on all platforms (38:45)
- Nate: Widgetsmith and Watchsmith (42:50)
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Amazon announced a ton of new/updated products this week including an in-home security drone. We cover that and the usual wide range of tech news and tips this week.
- Followup:
- Apple now allows band only returns for Watch (00:55)
- Amazon Music now has podcasts (04:10)
- Spotify adds polls to podcasts (07:45)
- CBS All Access will rebrand as Paramount+ (08:50)
- Quibi looking to sell (11:10)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Jared was asking about how to conserve battery on Apple Watch (13:00)
- Also, Jared- Apple Pages export to Word (21:10)
- Takes:
- Amazon’s fall hardware event: Echo, Ring, Cloud Gaming, and an in-home drone (24:15)
- Gavin Newsom signs order banning sales of new gasoline cars by 2035 (33:40)
- Apple App Store rejected 150,000 apps in 2020 (35:25)
- Two Screens for Teachers charity (36:35)
- Security/Privacy:
- Windows XP source code leaks online (38:35)
- Texas county voter email system hit by Malware (40:15)
- Bonus Odd Take: People wearing headphones in movies, but they’re listening to podcasts (41:05)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Among Us Game (40:25)
- Nate: Apple Watch Series 6 (45:50)
- Ramazon™ purchase - (47:05)
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Nate's got a new Apple Watch and realized this week just how far technology has come since 2001 by watching old episodes of Survivor. We've also got updates on the ongoing Fortnite/Apple and TikTok/USA battles. If that wasn't enough there's plenty more tech news and some great tips in this episode. Enjoy!
- Followup:
- Nate's Apple Watch (02:20)
- Google iOS apps (07:00)
- Survivor season 2 (08:30)
- Apple files breach of contract suit with Epic Games (11:05)
- Fortnite launches concert series (11:55)
- There’s a TikTok deal and the shutdown has been delayed (13:05)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Check iOS Tips app. New iOS 14 features - Widgets (14:20)
- Takes:
- Google’s Area 120 announces Orion to help cell connectivity (22:20)
- Google launches verified calls on Android - Android 11 rolls out (25:20)
- Apple TV app launches on Vizio TVs (27:50)
- Tile’s new service will offer up to $1000 if it can’t find your stuff (29:20)
- Feds announce the seizure of counterfeit AirPods that are actually OnePlus Buds (31:30)
- Facebook estimates it has helped 2.5 million people register to vote this year (33:45)
- Security/Privacy: Nihilistic password security questions (36:25)
- Bonus Odd Take: Pointerpointer.com (38:40)
- Picks of the Week:
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- Nate: Zoom.earth (42:35)
- Ramazon™ purchase (45:25)
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Apple held its first, of hopefully many, fall events today. They announced the Apple Watch Series 6 and SE, as well as the updated iPad, iPad Air, and a few other services. We run over the details and discuss, enjoy!
Watch the event and learn more on Apple's website.
- Apple Watch Series 6 (01:55)
- New colors, including product RED
- VO2 max measurements
- Blood Oxygen level sensor
- Better display 2x brighter
- Launched 3 new health studies based on blood oxygen levels
- Altimeter with realtime feedback with app
- New watch faces
- New watch bands
- starts at $399
- Apple Watch SE (09:50)
- Many of the features of Series 6
- No blood oxygen level sensor
- No ECG
- starts at $279
- Series 3
- No changes from the current model
- Starts at $199
- Family Setup (22:20)
- Kids have their own phone number and account
- Can create Memoji right on the watch
- School time mode
- Requires cellular
- Does not require individual cell phones, all watches pair to parent’s phone
- Fitness+ (26:15)
- Yoga, cycling, dance, treadmill walk and run, strength, core, HIIT, rowing, cooldowns
- $9.99 month, $79.99 year, the whole family
- Available end of year
- 3 months free with the purchase of a new watch
- Apple One (29:20)
- iPad Air 4th gen (34:00)
- Better screen and internals
- A new design like iPad Pro
- Touch ID in the top button
- 5 colors
- Starts at $599
- iPad 8th Gen (37:30)
- Updated chip and features
- Starts at $329
- iOS 14, iPadOS 14, watchOS 7, tvOS 14 all release tomorrow - 9/15 (41:00)
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Wondering what's up in the world of technology? Wonder no longer, we've got all the stories you need to know. We've also got our normal dose of tips and picks to help you tech better.
- Followup:
- Apple’s move to make advertising tracking harder is part of a trend (01:40)
- You can now pay for your gas with Alexa at 11,500 stations (08:25)
- Amazon gets approval to fly delivery drones in the US (12:20)
- iOS accounts for 60% of Fortnite users (15:00)
- Zoom revenue more than quadruples from last year (17:15)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Live Photo Long Exposure (20:10)
- Takes:
- Biden campaign launches official Animal Crossing yard signs - Exclusive Cameo partnership (26:20)
- Amazon drivers are hanging smartphones in trees to get more work (30:10)
- Netflix has free content available for non-subscribers (33:00)
- Apple introduces offer codes for app subscriptions (34:50)
- T-Mobile launches $10.7B initiative to get more underserved students (35:55)
- Security/Privacy: Stolen Fortnite accounts sold as part of $1 billion black market (39:25)
- Bonus Odd Take: Sounds of the Forest (42:10)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Worn on TV (44:55)
- Nate: Seth’s Blog, Daily Email (48:25)
- Ramazon™ purchase - Fakespot update (51:00)
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Fortnite's still fighting with Apple, Zoom has an outage, and Amazon has a new device we don't want. All that and so much more this week from Nate and Dave. Enjoy!
- Followup:
- Epic confirms Fortnite’s new season won’t be on iPhone, iPad, or Mac (00:35)
- Zoom suffers outage as schools resume (04:15)
- FreeLearningList.com (06:10)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: "10 Best Chrome Extensions" (07:55)
- Takes:
- Powell’s Books will no longer sell on Amazon (17:20)
- Amazon debuts new cheaper Audible service (19:00)
- Amazon announces Halo fitness band (21:35)
- Eufy Smart Drop secure delivery box is on Kickstarter (25:40)
- Security/Privacy: Tesla and FBI prevented million-dollar ransomware hack at Gigafactory Nevada (28:00)
- Bonus Odd Take: NASA - Eau de Space (29:55)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Reface App via Tyler (33:15)
- Nate: Freshbooks - https://notnerd.com/episode-96-whole-enchilada/ (35:05)
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Apple hit a new milestone this week, while Fortnite is having an anti-Apple tournament. Both of those stories will continue on, just like us coming to you each week with great tech news and tips to help you tech better.
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- Followup:
- Netflix is testing a shuffle button (01:45)
- Samsung guarantees 3 years of Android updates for most phones (02:45)
- How to get all the Apple mobile tech for the price of an iPhone 12 (05:10)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Mac startup key combinations - Reset SMC (08:40)
- Takes:
- Apple hits 2 trillion (15:35)
- Apple announces Apple Music radio - CBS and Showtime bundle (17:55)
- Fortnite hosts anti-Apple tournament - iPhones with Fortnite installed flood eBay #freefortnite (20:25)
- QR codes are proving their worth (24:30)
- Wireless charging is inefficient (28:55)
- Security/Privacy:
- Cellphone location data shows Vegas travel spread (32:30)
- UCSF ransomware attack (35:40)
- 235 million profiles scraped from Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube (39:25)
- Bonus Odd Take: Lego Interface UX (40:45)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Holedown $3.99 it’s like the game “ballz” (42:30)
- Nate: Back to the Roots Organic Mushroom Growing Kit, Harvest Gourmet Oyster Mushrooms In 10 days, Top Gardening Gift, Holiday Gift, & Unique Gift (45:15)
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Well, we both ended up a little closer to nature last week so we decided to take a deep dive into how you can tech better while camping. After that, we've got the normal tips, picks, and tech news for you. Enjoy!
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- Camp Tech
- Google Earth/Maps (02:50)
- Power Bricks, Solar Power Bank (03:45)
- Multi Cable - Lightning, USB-micro, USB-C (06:30)
- DJI Mavic Mini (07:30)
- Camping Lantern (08:55)
- Air mat/pillow (10:40)
- Swiss Army Knife (13:10)
- Shower bag (15:05)
- iPhone (16:10)
- Compass
- Internet
- Camera
- Maps
- Light
- Apps
- Hiking
- First Aid
- Peak Finder
- Stargazing apps
- Recipes
- Fauna and flora identification apps
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week:
- How to turn off autoplay in car play (25:00)
- Listener Question: Apple Watch Stand Goal (31:35)
- Takes:
- Fortnite starts a battle with Apple and Google -Rene Ritchie Explainer Video (33:00)
- Google Maps coming back to Apple Watch, now on CarPlay (40:25)
- Whatever happened to the Apple-Google Coronavirus tracing apps (41:30)
- Google Plus Settlement (44:40)
- Microsoft announces Surface Duo (45:40)
- Security/Privacy: Skipped
- Bonus Odd Take:
- https://is2020over.com/ (48:35)
- All 31 seasons of Bob Ross’ “The Joy of Painting” are free on YouTube (49:35)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: iOS game developer: Zach Gage (50:15)
- Nate: Elite Cuisine EGC-207 Egg Poacher, Omelet, Steamer & Soft, Medium, Hard-Boiled Egg Cooker with Auto-Shut Off, 7 Egg Capacity, Stainless Steel (52:05)
- Ramazon™ purchase (56:05)
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Nate loves his AirPods and starts off with the latest change in his AirPods journey. After that, we get into what is going on in the world of consumer technology and some great ways for you to make your life better using it. Enjoy!
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- Followup:
- Nate's AirPods (00:50)
- ByteDance CEO says Trump’s real goal is to kill off TikTok (04:55)
- TikTok rival Instagram Reels launches globally in over 50 countries (05:40)
- Disney+ grows to more than 60.5M subscribers (07:10)
- Facebook leases large space at Manhatten’s Farley Building (08:35)
- Watch SpaceX troubleshoot iPad issue with NASA during spaceflight (10:10)
- Nintendo reports 428% jump in profit (12:10)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Browser Tip - put links in a folder and open all at once! (13:45)
- Takes:
- Samsung Unpacked 2020 Announcements (17:55)
- Apple updates iMac lineup (22:05)
- Phil Schiller advances to Apple Fellow (24:50)
- Android’s Nearby Share file sharing feature is finally launching (27:00)
- Netflix has news playback speed controls (29:00)
- California’s inaccurate coronavirus count (31:40)
- Security/Privacy: Microsoft paid almost $14M in bounties over the last 12 months (34:35)
- Bonus Odd Take: Felix - channel surfing for Netflix (36:15)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Google Keep - Episode 65 (38:20)
- Nate: Sago Mini World (41:55)
- Ramazon™ purchase (46:50)
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We start off with some good news in the One Backup is None Backup world. After that, we've got a wide variety of tech news and tips, including the 'riveting' anti-trust hearing with the big tech CEOs.
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- Followup:
- Wes found his file - Get Backblaze - #onebackupisnonebackup (01:10)
- Google One app now has a free version of its backup tool on Android, coming to iOS (02:35)
- Google and others will keep most employees working at home (04:15)
- CES is going online-only in 2021 (05:55)
- Tampa teen and two others arrested in the Twitter hack (07:40)
- Garmin paid the ransom (08:55)
- Astronauts splashdown after space mission (10:10)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Scan with Notes app, Scanbot, or Evernote Scannable (11:20)
- Takes:
- Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google grilled on Capitol Hill over their market power (18:40)
- Apple quarterly results - 4-for-1 stock split - Now the world’s most valuable company - new iPhones will be ‘late’ (23:15)
- Trump to order China’s ByteDance to sell TikTok in the US, Microsoft in talks to buy the service (27:55)
- Google announces 3 Pixel phones (30:15)
- A company buys 2 of the biggest kids channels, Cocomelon and Blippi, on YouTube (34:20)
- Security/Privacy:
- Election officials are vulnerable to email attacks, report shows (37:15)
- The Vatican was hacked by China (39:45)
- Bonus Odd Take: Baby Yoda Echo Dot Stand (40:45)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Anker PowerCore Fusion, Portable Charger 5000mAh with Dual USB Wall Charger, Foldable Plug and PowerIQ, Battery Pack for iPhone, iPad, Android, Samsung Galaxy and More Episode 161: Marry ’em Webster (42:15)
- Nate: Facebook Marketplace - Episode 67: 60 Second Skip (45:35)
- Ramazon™ purchase (49:50)
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We've got your technology news needs covered once again. Listen up for some updates on the Twitter hack, NBC's Peacock, and how much Amazon spends on ads and lobbying. Don't worry we've also got some tips and picks to help you tech better.
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- Followup:
- US House votes to ban TikTok on federal devices (03:00)
- Coinbase blocked $280K worth of bitcoin to Twitter hackers - More than 1000 employees has access to account tool - Hackers accessed DMs of high profile accounts (04:55)
- NBC free Peacock service available (07:30)
- Plex launches live tv service (10:10)
- Spotify launches video podcasts (14:10)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Trim video for social media (17:55)
- Takes:
- Instagram is testing a ‘Personal Fundraiser’ feature (23:25)
- Apple commits to be 100% carbon neutral for supply chain and products by 2030 (24:40)
- Amazon is America’s top advertiser (27:50)
- Amazon sets a new lobbying record (31:00)
- ScaleFactor AI accounting service wasn’t all it was cracked up to be (32:30)
- Security/Privacy:
- Garmin global outage caused by a ransomware attack (35:40)
- DJI Android software has serious security concerns (37:05)
- Bonus Odd Take: Boom/Bust: The Rise and Fall of HQ Trivia podcast (38:30)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Spyro for Switch (39:50)
- Nate: Teleprompter (42:35)
- Ramazon™ purchase (45:35)
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Please people, back up your data! This week we have a harrowing tale of a lost file. Also, don't give celebrities Bitcoin, like way too many people did during the Twitter hack last week. All that and more, this week on the Notnerd podcast.
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- Followup:
- Wes one backup is none backup - Backblaze (01:50)
- Automatic rebate 59.99 (04:40)
- iOS 14 iPhone back tap (05:30)
- T-Mobile announces new Scam Shield app and features (07:20)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Grab scroll bar. Also, tap the top to return to home (10:25)
- Takes:
- Who’s behind Wednesday’s epic Twitter hack? (15:25)
- Zoom for Home - DTEN ME device (19:35)
- Apple expands Apple News & Apple News+ with audio, local news (21:35)
- 6 ways to find your old iPhone’s serial number to claim your $25 (23:00)
- The fax machine still underpins public health system (24:40)
- Security/Privacy: A hacker is selling details of 142 million MGM hotel guests on the dark web (27:40)
- Bonus Odd Take: Hamilton Act 1 but it’s Muppets (28:55)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Josh Gad, YouTube, Reunited Apart (29:50)
- Nate: Digital to Analog Converter DAC, SPDIF Coaxial Optical Convert to L/R RCA and 3.5mm Audio Adapter (32:35)
- Ramazon™ purchase (35:15)
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Once you're done installing the iOS 14 public beta on your iPhone (at your own risk) listen in to hear what's going on in the world of technology and how you can use all of that tech around you to make your life better.
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- Followup:
- Cameo (01:30)
- iOS and iPadOS 14 public betas available (04:25)
- Amazon Fire TV interface adds top live streaming options (07:00)
- Amazon Prime Video launches user profiles (08:10)
- Quibi reportedly lost 90% of free trial users (09:30)
- DNC and RNC warn campaigns about using TikTok (10:30)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Full webpage screenshot (13:05)
- Episode 106: I’d Buy That for a Dollar at 22:00 iOS 11
- Episode 126: Reunited and It Feels So Good Tailor Screen Stitching
- Takes:
- Walmart’s Amazon Prime competitor will launch in July (16:15)
- The life of an Amazon reviewer for hire - Fakespot.com (19:20)
- Uber buying Postmates for $2.65 billion in stock (22:00)
- Gmail for iOS finally supports Split View multitasking on iPad (23:20)
- Google to ‘dramatically’ improve Chrome impact on Mac battery life (26:15)
- Security/Privacy: Half a million IoT passwords leaked (28:40)
- Bonus Odd Take: Gary Larson is back (31:10)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Sky Guide ($2.99), Star Walk 2, SkySafari ($2.99), Night Sky (33:40)
- Nate: iHealth No-Touch Forehead Thermometer, Infrared Adult Thermometer for Adults and Kids, Digital Infrared Thermometer, Kid and Baby Thermometer (37:15)
- Ramazon™ purchase (41:50)
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We're all over the place with our tech news and tips this week. Listen up to hear all about what is going on with technology, what to stay away from, and how you can use it to make your life better.
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- Followup:
- Apple’s iOS 14 update list (02:10)
- 2020 Apple Design Award winners (03:25)
- Apple launches website for Apple Card management (06:45)
- Apple launches Path to Apple Card (08:00)
- Prime Day delayed again (09:45)
- Prime Video introduces Watch Party (10:40)
- Which streaming service is the best bang for your buck in 2020 (11:20)
- YouTube increases prices again, adds channels (13:35)
- Twitch breaks 5 billion hours in Q2 (15:35)
- Lululemon announced a plan to purchase Mirror.co for $500 million (17:05)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Use the option key on Mac menus, brightness, etc. (18:05)
- Takes:
- Cameo now lets people pay up to $15K for a celebrity Zoom call (21:10)
- Boston Dynamics selling Spot robot for $74,500 (26:00)
- How Have I Been Pwned became the keeper of the internet’s biggest data breaches (27:35)
- Prison TikTok (29:35)
- The Eye Mouth Eye buzz (31:10)
- Security/Privacy:
- Android apps stealing Facebook credentials (33:55)
- Facebook shared data with developers it shouldn’t have (35:25)
- One out of ever 142 passwords is 123456 (37:20)
- Bonus Odd Take: https://cat-bounce.com/ (39:25)
- Re-picks of the Week:
- Dave: Key|Smart (41:10)
- Nate: Authy 2FA (44:00)
- Episode 86: iPod We Hardly Knew Ye
- Ramazon™ purchase (47:35)
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Since last week we've learned more about what Apple has up their sleeves for their upcoming software updates, and we start off the show discussing some of the best. Then we get into the usual tech news and tips you love!
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- Followup:
- WWDC
- Change default email and browser apps (00:45)
- Apple killed IDFA (02:20)
- iOS vs Android Apps (04:10)
- Find My getting 3rd Party Support (06:20)
- Sound Recognition (08:05)
- Wyze launches $50 wire-free outdoor camera (11:00)
- Facebook will show users a pop-up warning before they share an outdated story (13:35)
- Facebook will allow users to turn off political ads (16:05)
- Amazon is looking to add live TV to Prime Video (16:40)
- Google cancels AI photo print service (17:45)
- WWDC
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Hey Siri, remind me about this… (19:00)
- Takes:
- Microsoft is permanently closing its retail stories (24:00)
- Microsoft is shutting down Mixer and partnering with Facebook Gaming (25:10)
- Hey email app vs. Apple (26:50)
- Tmobile explains outage (31:40)
- Segway ends production (33:25)
- Olympus to exit the camera business (34:45)
- Security/Privacy:
- Bank card “master key” stolen (36:40)
- FEMA IT specialist charged in ID theft, tax refund fraud conspiracy (38:20)
- Bonus Odd Take: Barcelona Opera House Reopens With a Concert for 2,292 Plants (39:30)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Itsycal (40:35)
- Nate: TCL 55" Roku 4K UHD HDR Smart TV (55S425) (43:20)
- Ramazon™ purchase (45:50)
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Apple's Worldwide Developer's Conference (WWDC) kicked off with a virtual keynote Monday morning. Nate and Dave discuss what was announced and what we're excited about. Back to our regularly scheduled programming next week. Enjoy!
Thanks to Dave for once again taking copious notes during the live stream.
Click here to watch Apple's presentation for yourself
- Introduction - Tim Cook
- BLM
- COVID-19
- iOS 14
- Widgets anywhere
- Video over apps
- Homescreen
- App Library
- Searchable
- Suggestions
- Recently Added
- Categories
- App Library
- Widgets
- Today View with new widgets
- Variety of sizes
- Can be moved to the home screen
- Gallery
- Picture in Picture
- Siri
- Compact design
- Widget / notification views
- Dictation on device
- Translation
- Messages
- Conversations
- Pinning
- Memoji
- Mentions
- Groups, Conversation photos, can be customized
- Maps
- New maps to more countries
- Guides
- Cycling
- EV routing
- Green zones
- China license plate storage
- CarPlay
- New wallpaper
- Parking
- EV charging
- Food ordering
- Car keys, phone to unlock, etc (BMW)
- Working with industry standards
- Make use of U1 chip
- Next year
- App Store
- App Clips
- Small part of an app
- Pop up card, with tap
- No credit card needed uses Apple Pay
- Sign in with Apple
- Disappear but are available in app library in recents
- Easy to discover, web, messages, maps, NFC tags, QR codes
- New, Apple app clip code, scan or tap
- Less than 10mb in size
- App Clips
-
iPadOS 14
- Same widgets in iOS 14
- Photos
- New sidebar (also in files)
- Other UI updates in files, Calendar, Music, etc.
- A fullscreen player in
- Siri
- Same as iOS 14
- Doesn’t cover the screen in calls etc.
- Search
- New compact design
- Search from the home screen or any app
- Universal search
- App launcher, contacts, web
- Pencil improvements
- Handwriting improvements
- Scribble, handwrite into any text field to be converted to text
- Works in text fields
- Recognized multiple languages
- Data detectors, like phone numbers and addresses
- Select handwriting like text and copy as type text to other apps
-
AirPods
-
Auto-switching to new device
- Spacial Audio
- Surround sound tethered to head motion
-
WatchOS
-
Fitness
- 20k watch apps available
- Complications
- Multiple complications same app same screen
- Build rich complications
- Face Sharing, share watch faces
- Maps
- Cycling
- Workouts
- Dance
- Advanced sensor fusion
- Function strength training
- etc…
- Activity app changes to fitness
-
Sleep Tracking
- Wind Down, help get to bed on time
- Phone can display Wind Down on lock screen
- Can set shortcuts to help prepare for bed
- New alarm and wake screen
- Also available on iPhone without a watch
- Automatic hand washing detection
- Timer
- Animation, etc.
- Privacy
- Data minimization
- On-device intelligence
- Security protections
- Transparency and control
- Sign-in with Apple
- Upgrade your current log-in to Sign-in with apple
- Location sharing
- Tracking control
- App privacy, like a nutrition label
- Home
- Ease of use
- Privacy
- Better together
- Amazon, Google, more alliance for smart home compatibility standard
- Home app
- Now suggests automations when new devices are added
- New visual status on accessories
- Adaptive lighting, auto-adjust color temperature
- Cameras
- Zones
- Facial recognition, HomePod can announce guest
- Show on the iOS home screen
- AppleTV
- Gaming on Apple TV with multiuser support
- AppleTV workouts picture in picture
- AirPlay is getting better
- AppleTV plus, coming to Sony and Vizio smart TVs this summer
- AppleTV plus original, “Foundation” Issac Asimov, next year
- MacOS Big Sur
- New design and updates
- Design
- New material interface, icons
- New app icons
- Finder
- New top to bottom design for the sidebar
- Compact toolbar
- New glyphs
- Brought back color (finally)
- Compact tools and bar
- Photos
- Sidebar
- Photo grid is backed by Metal, so fast and smooth
- Menu bar translucent
- New wifi and sound menu panels
- Control center is now on Mac
- Notification Center updated
- Widgets can be added
- Messages on Mac
- Search
- Redesigned photo picker
- Memoji on Mac
- Messages effects
- Pinned conversations
- New groups enhancements
- Maps on Mac
- New design
- Favorites
- Create own guides of places to visit
- Indoor maps, like airports
- Look-around
- Shared ETA
- Other iOS 14 improvements
- Mac Catalyst
- New menu and keyboard APIs, etc.
- Better stuff for developers
- Maps and messages use Mac Catalyst technology
- Safari
- Faster page loading, 50% faster than Chrome
- Privacy
- New Privacy report button
- Monitors saved passwords for data breach
- Extensions, convert from other browsers
- More control over privacy-related stuff
- Custom start page
- Redesigned tabs
- Native translation capabilities
- Tim Cook on the historic transition to Apple Silicon
-
Mac is transitioning to Apple Silicon
- Change to make much better products
- History of Apple Silicon
- Family of System on a Chips specifically for Mac
- A common architecture for the entire Apple ecosystem
- Software
- All Apple apps native on new chips
- Xcode has all the tech needed, just need to recompile
- Universal 2, a new binary that supports intel and apple chips
- Microsoft and Adobe have apps up and running already
- Rosetta 2
- Automatically translates existing apps to Apple Silicon
- Translated on the installation of apps
- Can translate code on the fly as well
- Handles pro apps and their plug-ins
- Can run iOS apps on Mac now, wow
- Most apps run day one with no changes
- Quickstart Program
- Enables developers to make apps universal
- Developer Transition Kit
- Mac mini with Apple Silicon
- Timeline
- This week for developers
- Customers, hardware by end of year
- Take two years to transition
- Still making some intel Macs, some yet to be released
- All OS betas available today to developers
- Public betas start next month
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We have become the premier tech podcast for hot toilet seat talk as we discuss the topic once again. But don't you worry we've got plenty of tech news and tips for you as well.
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- Followup:
- Toilet Seat (01:00)
- Quibi AirPlay Chromecast support (02:30)
- Apple launches new 0% Apple Card financing for many products - Free AirPods with back to school purchase (03:15)
- Slack makes permanent remote work possible…for Slack (07:00)
- WarnerMedia retires HBO Go, rebrands HBO Now with HBO Max available (08:45)
- Internet Archive ends ‘emergency library’ early to appease publishers (09:45)
- Brave browser under fire for violating user trust (10:35)
- Cryptowatch: Someone paid $2.6 million in fees to move $134 worth of crypto (11:30)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Chrome and web browser extensions (14:05)
- Takes:
- Man sues Apple for a priceless $2 Trillion (18:50)
- Windows 10 printing breaks due to Microsoft June 2020 updates (21:55)
- 100,000 faces of COVID-19 (23:35)
- Sony unveils new PS5 design and accessories (25:55)
- Twitter testing feature that asks if you have read the article before retweeting it (29:10)
- Security/Privacy: Nintendo reveals that an additional 140,000 accounts were hacked (30:40)
- Bonus Odd Take: James Vaughn’s Flickr gallery of old ads (31:55)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Anker USB C Hub Adapter, PowerExpand+ 7-in-1 USB C Hub, with 4K USB C to HDMI, 60W Power Delivery, 1Gbps Ethernet, 2 USB 3.0 Ports, SD and microSD Card Readers, for MacBook Pro and Other USB C Laptops (33:20)
- Nate: ESIM (37:05)
- Ramazon™ purchase (42:25)
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The World's attention has rightly been elsewhere this week. We've still got some tech news for you and some great tips on using those all-important cameras on your phone. Enjoy and tech better!
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- Followup:
- Apple warns looters with stolen iPhones, they are being tracked (00:55)
- WWDC June 22nd (02:55)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Hold on the camera icon for other options (03:55)
- Takes:
- SpaceX Crew Dragon launches astronauts to ISS (07:40)
- Twitter has a record-breaking week (12:05)
- CES will be held in-person in Las Vegas next year (14:10)
- Brave browser passes 15 million MAU (15:55)
- A deep look at Google’s Street View cameras (20:30)
- Security/Privacy:
- Google sued over tracking in incognito mode (22:30)
- After a breach, users rarely change their passwords (23:10)
- Bonus Odd Take:
- Ikea Heights - Episode #1 (25:00)
- Astronaut.io (26:50)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Glitch Art Studio: Cam Effects (28:15)
- Nate: Plex (30:25)
- Ramazon™ purchase (33:00)
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Nate starts off revealing the tech purchase he was finally coerced into making by his wife. After that, we've got a wide variety of tech news and tips, enjoy.
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- Nate’s new purchase (02:25)
- Followup:
- Spotify podcasts Streaming Only (06:30)
- iOS 13.5 Face ID/facemask (07:30)
- Wink backtracks on subscription (08:15)
- Chrome Touch ID (08:55)
- HBO Max is released, not on Roku or Amazon Fire at launch (09:55)
- Hulu and Plex rolling out new features to watch with friends (10:30)
- Advertiser reworking deals with Quibi (12:45)
- YouTube Kids is now on Apple TV (13:25)
- Apple will open about 100 more stores in the U.S. this week (14:10)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Duck Duck Go and more! (15:15)
- Takes:
- Apple comes out against Tile’s claims (20:10)
- Xbox Series X backward compatibility will add HDR 120fps support to older games (23:40)
- YouTube introduces video chapters (25:30)
- Twitter labels Trump tweet with a fact check for the first time - and again (26:45)
- You can now schedule tweets out 18 months (29:20)
- Security/Privacy: Apple pays $100 but bounty to Indian vulnerability researcher (31:15)
- Bonus Odd Take: Squirt gun baptisms (32:10)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Trench Run Space Race (33:10)
- Nate: Pressure Washer (35:35)
- Ramazon™ purchase (38:15)
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Dave starts off with a few rare corrections from last week's episode. We then get right into a wide variety of tech news and tips. Find out what happened this week and some great ways to use the technology in your life better.
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- Corrections:
- iPad mini 2 came out 6 years ago, not 8 (00:45)
- FCPX, Logic, etc. bundle is $199, not $299 (01:25)
- Followup:
- Here Kitty (01:50)
- Facebook acquires GIPHY (03:25)
- Amazon moves Prime Day to the fall (04:45)
- Joe Rogan strikes podcast deal with Spotify worth more than $100 Million (06:00)
- Podcast startup Luminary raises more money in losing battle (10:35)
- Some Good News gets sold, John Krasinski probably won’t host (12:40)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Use “Preview” on Mac for PDF creation and management (14:00)
- Takes:
- Netflix will cancel inactive accounts (18:05)
- Twitter and Square announce permanent work from home options (19:50)
- AT&T won’t remove fake 5G logo even after ad board says it’s misleading (23:35)
- Apple releases iOS 13.5 with coronavirus support and Face ID improvements for masks (25:45)
- PathSpot sells a scanner that fact checks your handwashing efficacy (27:35)
- Security/Privacy:
- North Dakota’s COVID-19 app sends data to Foursquare and Google (30:00)
- Hackers strike law firm of Madonna, Lady Gaga, and other celebrities (32:35)
- Bonus Odd Take: Dad, How Do I Youtube Channel (34:20)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Alternative To (35:50)
- Nate: PD Charger, RAVPower 61W USB C Charger[GaN Tech] Type C Wall Charger Fast Charging Power Delivery Foldable Adapter, Compatible with MacBook Pro Air, iPad Pro 2020 Nintendo iPhone SE 11 Pro Max & More (38:55)
- Ramazon™ purchase - Nate's PDX Fast Foodie Review (42:05)
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We've got tech acquisitions and auctions, plus some tech news you might actually care about. As always we also have some great tips and tools to help you tech better.
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- Followup:
- Holistic Cost (00:30)
- Chels PBS Article (01:50)
- Hungie Nuggie (02:15)
- Amazon updates Fire HD 8 tablet (03:25)
- Quibi founder blames coronavirus for slow start (08:40)
- Movie Pass at auction (09:55)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Extensions to trick out Google Meet (11:35)
- Takes:
- Facebook launches customizable avatars (16:50)
- Facebook acquires GIPHY (18:35)
- $99 Ring Video Doorbell (20:45)
- Spotify Group Sessions - Spotify testing video podcasts Spotify Kids Updates - 3 months premium trial - Apple Music 4 months (23:05)
- Apple’s Logic Pro X gets a big update (27:55)
- Security/Privacy: Massive fraud against unemployment systems (30:55)
- Bonus Odd Take: The Office Slack (32:25)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Here Kitty (34:10)
- Nate: AI Image Enlarger (36:40)
- Ramazon™ purchase (39:20)
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If you listen to the podcast, you've heard us mention Holistic Cost many times. Well, Nate figured it was probably time to explain what Holistic Cost is all about and how it can help you make better decisions.
You can also visit holisticcost.com to watch the video and to get some emails from Nate on the subject.
Nearly an hour of tech goodness and so much more for you this week. Along with the news, we've got some great tips for protecting your devices. Listen in to find out what's going on in the world of technology and how you can use it better.
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- Followup:
- Stocks, Quarterly Reports (01:45)
- McDonald’s iOS Shortcuts (02:55)
- Apple to host virtual WWDC beginning June 22 (04:45)
- Animal Crossing Art Generator (06:30)
- Spotify Listening Together (08:55)
- Google Lens can now copy and paste text from handwritten notes (11:05)
- Fortnite is now one of the biggest games ever (13:30)
- Peloton sales are up, no word on Mirror.co (16:05)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Protect your iPad screen - or phone, computer, etc. (18:05)
- Takes:
- Apple updates 13-inch MacBook Pro (25:30)
- Microsoft announces Surface Go 2, Surface Book 3, Surface Headphones 2, and Surface Earbuds (29:10)
- Twitter tests a warning message that tells users to rethink offensive replies (31:10)
- Wink smart home devices now require a monthly subscription (33:55)
- A Facebook bug wreaked havoc on some popular iOS apps (35:55)
- Security/Privacy: Hacker bribed Roblox insider to access user data (40:25)
- Bonus Odd Take: Google Feud (41:35)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Jump Desktop (43:55)
- Nate: Bose SoundLink Micro, Portable Outdoor Speaker, (Wireless Bluetooth Connectivity), Black (49:30)
- Ramazon™ purchase (53:55)
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Well, we start off with Nate correcting a major foible on last week's episode and end up with Dave's biggest price guess blunder on the Ramazon pick. But in the middle, we have all kinds of (hopefully) accurate tech news for you.
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- Followup:
- Rob Lowe - Parks and Rec (00:50)
- Automatic shutting down May 28th (02:05)
- iPhone Photos: 8 vs New SE vs 11 Pro (04:40)
- The $400 iPhone SE has a more powerful processor than any Android phone (05:35)
- David used that video service, meh. (06:05)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Hard wired internet (08:30)
- Takes:
- Companies trying ‘tattle ware’ to track employees working from home (14:15)
- Facebook has a new tool to transfer photos to Google Photos (15:35)
- Facebook reports 3 billion active users across services last month (17:20)
- Google releases new Pixel Buds (18:55)
- Security/Privacy: Xiaomi phones are tracking their users (20:45)
- Bonus Odd Take: This website will self-destruct (21:45)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Reel Good (22:55)
- Nate: Epocam or Iriun Cam (25:35)
- Ramazon™ purchase (27:50)
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Someone's hacked the mainframe and zoombombed the podcast this week. We've got all the regular tech goodness plus a pleasant interruption in the middle. Enjoy!
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- Followup:
- Quibi (00:45)
- Gruber’s review of the iPad Magic Keyboard (02:00)
- Apple offers Series 5 Apple Watch in the refurbished store (04:00)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Fixing iOS notes (05:45)
- Mint Mobile (09:40)
- Teams Background Hack (21:30)
- Takes:
- Facebook’s Messenger Rooms are Facebook’s answer to Zoom and Houseparty (27:45)
- Choosing the right video conferencing tool for the job (29:35)
- Epic Games launches Fortnite on Google Play Store and they’re not happy about it (31:40)
- HBO Max will launch late May (33:00)
- Apple expands services to more countries (37:45)
- Microsoft Word now flags double spaces after a period as errors (41:00)
- Security/Privacy:
- Nintendo confirms 160K accounts accessed in hacking attempts (44:00)
- Google will make all advertisers prove their identities (45:30)
- Bonus Odd Take: Watch all 9 Star Wars Films at once (46:35)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Voloco App - Dave's Video (48:30)
- Nate: One Switch via Setapp (50:25)
- Ramazon™ purchase (53:10)
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No matter what be happening out there, we're still bringing you all you need to know about the world of technology. We discuss Apple's announcement of the wonderfully priced new iPhone SE and so much more. Enjoy!
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- Followup:
- Dave’s lights (00:55)
- Quibi (02:00)
- Google Meet Enhancement Suite (05:10)
- Connected but at what cost (09:00)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Power saving techniques (13:35)
- Takes:
- Apple announces new iPhone SE starting at $399 (19:55)
- Apple changes default MacBook charging behavior (25:10)
- Facebook is launching a dedicated gaming app to take on Twitch and YouTube (27:45)
- Facebook will start warning users who engaged with ‘harmful’ misinformation (31:15)
- Nintendo’s Animal Crossing is the biggest hit of the lockdown (34:30)
- Folding@home you be part of a supercomputer to fight COVID-19 - Join the Notnerd team (36:35)
- Security/Privacy: Google Blocking 18m Coronavirus Scam Emails a Day (40:40)
- Bonus Odd Take: Google Play teacher-approved kids apps (42:35)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Keezy (43:30)
- Nate: Soapbox (45:30)
- Amazon slashes commission rates for the affiliate program (47:55)
- Ramazon™ purchase (49:20)
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Tech news continues to be a bit thin during this time, but we've got you covered this week. A bit of news, plenty of tips, and laughs throughout.
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- Followup:
- Wyze cam web cam follow up (01:15)
- Don’t mute, get a better headset - our headsets (04:50)
- Many governments and banks run on the 60-year-old programming language COBOL https://www.colbycc.edu/ (07:35)
- Apple releases face shields (09:45)
- Microsoft delays Windows 10X and Neo device (11:10)
- Not News: Google says no to Zoom for employees (12:25)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Install Windows on your Mac and why - Parallels option (14:35)
- Dillon's questions (23:15)
- Takes:
- Apple and Google are launching a join COVID-19 tracing tool (27:50)
- MacRumors free video content list (30:20)
- Spotify Kids (32:55)
- Google Stadia (35:20)
- Colleges are using online proctor companies that watch students through webcams (38:45)
- Security/Privacy: Nope
- Bonus Odd Take: Dr. Seuss raps over Dr. Dre Beats (43:20)
- Picks of the Week:
- Tyler: Homestarrunner YouTube (45:00)
- Dave: GameEye iOS Android (47:40)
- Nate: Scrabble Go (51:35)
- Ramazon™ purchase (53:40)
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Contrary to what the title might suggest, we do not suggest you mute this episode while listening. If you did, you would miss out on the week's tech news and some great tips, including some video call etiquette.
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- Followup:
- April fools canceled (01:30)
- Getting laid off via Zoom (02:20)
- Zoom’s message to users (03:00)
- Skype introduces video meetings with no sign up (05:15)
- Comcast waiving data caps hasn’t hurt its network (06:45)
- Amazon Prime Video now allows in-app transactions on iOS, Apple TV (07:30)
- Apple to announce new iPhone SE and AirTags any moment now (09:45)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Mute yourself on video calls (10:30)
- Takes:
- Facebook adds gift card discovery tools (14:25)
- Record jobless claims are overwhelming states’ tech (15:50)
- Google has new COVID-19 mobility report (16:55)
- Dell now lets you control iPhones from its PCs (19:30)
- Apple purchases hyperlocal weather app Dark Sky (22:35)
- Security/Privacy: Cybercriminals taking advantage of COVID-19 (24:40)
- Bonus Odd Take: Some Good News with John Krasinski (26:45)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: LED Flood Lights RGB Color Changing 100W Equivalent Outdoor, 15W Bluetooth Smart Floodlights RGB APP Control, IP66 Waterproof, Timing, 2700K&16 Million Colors 20 Modes for Garden Stage Lighting 2 Pack (28:55)
- Nate: Drive Medical Deluxe Folding Exercise Peddler with Electronic Display , Black Model # RTL10273 (33:00)
- Ramazon™ purchase (36:40)
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Just because you're staying home (you are staying home right?) doesn't mean you don't need to keep up with technology, in fact you might need it more. We've got some news and tips as usual, as well as a lengthy discussion on how to optimize your video quality for all those Zoom meetings you're doing.
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- Followup:
- Mr. Robot not iRobot (01:05)
- Wyze Scale - Wyze Band (01:35)
- Zoom updates iOS app to stop sending data to Facebook (05:50)
- Shocker: Streaming services, especially Disney+ see huge spike in subscriptions (06:50)
- Throttling of streaming services (08:00)
- Big tech gets behind COVID-19 hackathon (09:10)
- Makers are using 3D printers to help produce medical supplies (10:40)
- Archive.org opens National Emergency Library (14:20)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Look good on webcam (15:30)
- Takes:
- Instagram introduces Co-Watching (24:15)
- Apple releases OS updates (25:20)
- Coronavirus causes a dip in podcast listening (27:35)
- Apple releases COVID-19 app and website (29:50)
- Spotify shutting down DJ app integration July 1st (31:05)
- Not News: Google Podcasts comes to iOS (33:10)
- Security/Privacy: Google Play apps aimed at children found to contain ad fraud malware (35:00)
- Bonus Odd Take:
- Accidentally Wes Anderson (36:15)
- Puddles Pity Party
- https://www.instagram.com/david.baehler/
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Anker Wireless Charger, PowerWave 7.5 Stand, Qi-Certified, Fast Charging iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, XR, Xs Max, Xs, X, 8, 8 Plus, Galaxy S20 S10 S9 S8, Note 10 Note 9 (No AC Adapter) (38:50)
- Nate: Turbo Boost Switcher for Mac OS (41:20)
- Ramazon™ purchase (43:15)
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This happened to be one of the shortest episodes we've done in years, but it is not short on content. We've got some more free options available right now and some actual tech news, including Apple's new/updated product announcement. Enjoy!
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- Followup:
- Affinity is offering 90-day trials and 50% off their suite of products (00:55)
- Stories.audible.com is free while schools are closed (01:45)
- Kanopy offers free streaming through your library card (02:00)
- Vooks free for a month, a year for teachers (02:35)
- App Spring Cleaning Update (03:05)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Send animated GJYifs through iMessage (06:15)
- Takes:
- Apple announces new iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard, MacBook Air, and updated Mac mini (10:10)
- Facebook lets most users opt-in to dark mode & desktop redesign (16:40)
- Facebook develops super-precise public time-keeping service for the internet (18:15)
- Microsoft Teams sees a 40% surge in usage (19:45)
- Sony announces PS 5 specs (20:30)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: DYMO Label Maker | LabelManager 280 Rechargeable Portable Label Maker (23:30)
- Nate: Snap Camera (26:35)
- Ramazon™ purchase (30:00)
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Try to say Backblaze three times fast, listen this week to hear Nate butcher it many times while talking about our favorite computer backup service. We discuss plenty of interesting tech news this week, and some not so interesting, and we will tell you why. As always, stick around to the end for our picks of the week and the listener random Amazon purchase of the week.
Dave professes that he is going to become a tech hermit, but then we spend a lot of time talking about technology and how we use it in our every day lives. A bit of break from the norm this week, we cover all of the big Android announcements from the week and our only real discussion about Apple is a rumored credit card.
Another week, another plethora of tech news, tips, and picks. We cover Amazon, Apex Legends, more Amazon, and even Internet Explorer in this episode, stick around to the end for even more Amazon in the popular random purchase segment.
Nate and Dave start off with a new guarantee for the podcast. After that, we have an action-packed episode with plenty of tech news, helpful tips, and cool picks.
We start off the episode with some hot Suber Bowl nutrition talk that you won't want to miss. Then it's on to a lively discussion on all of tech news we found this week that you need to know about. Add to that a listener question and some great picks for another great episode.
There's plenty of great stories to talk about in the world of technology this week. We have some deals, some tips, and a whole lot of donations made by Apple. As always stick around for our picks of the week and the random Amazon purchase made by one of you.
After a discussion about Nate's car window getting broken and what went missing, we get right into a bunch of technology tidbits for you this week. We even discuss a few listener questions on watching Netflix, home internet and cell phone plans.
Well, the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) is over and we tried to find anything announced there that you might care about or possibly buy. What we found is lots of really expensive products that don't really solve a problem. Lucky for you there is plenty of other tech to talk about this week.
Of course, everyone seems to be talking about how 'Apple is Doomed' once again. We talk a bit about that, but there's plenty of other interesting tech news and tips to cover this week as we move into our third year of the Notnerd podcast.
We kick off 2019 with a fun episode what little news there is in tech this time of year. There's also some helpful tip and picks to help you tech better.
The last episode of 2018 is full of great tips, news, and general good times. We cover some of the best and worst tech of 2018 and so much more.
While some tech podcasts are wrapping up for the year we continue to bring you great content all the way through. Tech news might be slowing down but we have some great tips and recommendations as always.
Have questions about technology? We might have answered them this week as we cover some topics brought up by our great listeners. Before we get to those we have a crazy story about a flying iPad. We also cover the week's important tech news and more.
This week's episode covers a little bit of everything. From Nate's ongoing cable vs streaming battle, to nostalgia for the Atari and Transformers. Surprise, surprise there was another breach this week, but we follow it up with a feel-good story to cleanse the palate. As always we have some tips and picks to help you tech better!
We make up for a lack of big tech news with some great tips and hot Black Friday/Cyber Monday talk. There were some stories to talk about that affect us all as well.
Facebook was all over the news this week good and bad. We cover that but also get to all the other important tech stories of the week. We also upped our game on Pro Tips (ding) this week to help you tech better.
Dave and Nate have a great time talking about technology this week. Some good, some weird and some bad, keep up with the wild world of tech and learn how to use it better.
Special guest Tyler Eaton joins Nate and Dave to talk tech this week. Tyler is a big fan of movies, video games, and gimmicks. We have some great tips, picks and takes on the week's tech news. All that and some hot Halloween candy talk for your enjoyment.
Apple announced some new stuff today. We discuss the new products and our thoughts on what Apple showed us. If you have any questions about these products or any others, let us know!
Well, we made it to 150 episodes, stick around to the end of the episode to see how you can help us make it 150 more. There are plenty of tech tips packed into this episode and some tech news that affects us all.
We start the show off with a sad tale of personal tech security. Then it is on to follow up on most of the stories we talked about last week. Of course, there are plenty of new things in tech to talk about as well.
Plenty of news from the tech world this week. We follow up on some recent stories, answer a listener question about taking photos on Safari (not the web browser, the thing with animals in Africa), discuss what is new from Microsoft and Google, and so much more.
As always there is some interesting tech news that week that impacts most of us. Between Amazon pay raises, Facebook security issues or updates to some products we've talked about in the past, you will want to listen up.
Another jam-packed episode with tech news you need to know. Nate spends some time talking about his new Apple gear, but we also dig into how iOS 12 helps many years of devices. Amazon released a ton of new products, and a big online retailer had a data breach (shocking). Tune in for this and more about what is going on in the world of technology.
We had a great time with a very special guest in the studio. They share some info to help you tech better. We cover some Apple stuff, Amazon news, books, even discmans (discmen?). Make sure to listen all the way through and learn something new and have a good laugh!
Apple had their big iPhone and Apple Watch announcement today. We break it down and talk about what you need to know and what we are planning on doing. Back to the normal format next week.
We are just one week away from Apple's big fall announcement but that doesn't mean there was a shortage of good tech news to cover this week. There's a variety of topics covered to help you understand the world of technology a little better this week.
We start off with a few "I told you so's" in the follow-up section. Then it's on to our new streamlined takes section to get you the best of the week's tech news. Stick around to the end for the picks of the week and iTunes review.
Technology impacts everything these days and this episode is a good example of that. We talk about movies, bar tabs, lifeguards, football, hotels, flying, even fraudulent vomit claims. Listen up to see what's going on in the world of tech and how you can make the most of it.
We have all kinds of fun with this week's tech news. There's a new version of Android, new huge Samsung phones, 11 year-olds hacking voting machines, and Nate deciding he is right about many things.
Apple hits a major milestone in market cap and many other much more interesting technology stories on this week's podcasts. We also don't cover any nerdy security stories and do spend some time talking about professional wrestling. Listen up and you will definitely learn how to tech better.
Even in the middle of summer, there is plenty of tech news to keep up with. Dave's favorite MoviePass is in trouble, but so is his least favorite, Facebook. We also cover some great tips that will help you understand web browsing on your computer a little better. There are also some warnings about how to keep your data safe.
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Show Notes and Links:
- Tech Story: Dave's drone video, Facebook Lockout/Scam (00:30)
- The best selfie sticks according to Digital Trends (06:00)
- E-scooter permits have been granted in Portland (08:30)
- MoviePass has to borrow money to buy tickets (09:50)
- Apple identifies and fixes the thermal bug in new MacBook Pro (13:35)
- Google is now marking sites unsecure (14:15)
- Dave’s Pro Tip o' the Week: Website Notifications, the good and bad (15:05)
- Facebook just suffered its worst day ever (22:00)
- Apple iPhones trail Samsung and Google phones in internet speeds (24:40)
- iPhone X sets a new record for resale value, averaging 85% of the retail price (28:00)
- Clever scam based on your old passwords and browsing history (29:35)
- Lifelock reportedly exposed customer email addresses (32:20)
Due to a non-technical issue, this episode is a little late but still timely (besides the two stories that have been updated). We cover all the best technology news and give you plenty of tips to use and understand technology better.
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The episode starts off with an unfortunate story of a scam victim. After that, we have plenty of tech news and fun from the week. Whether it's Apple winning the World Cup or us talking about videos we watched on YouTube, you won't want to miss a minute. Stick around until the end for a couple great app picks of the week.
We discuss the possibilities of a Notnerd movie, based on some short film stories this week. Samsung is having some issues again, Twitter is cleaning house, and China is making laser guns. Plus, if you want to help fight crime from your couch, we have the solution for you.
Amazon dominates the news this week, fitting since they seem to be dominating everything lately, at least here in the U.S. (and 'the Cloud') We also have some other technology tips, picks, and fun conversation to help you tech better.
Lots of Movie, Game Show, TV, Streaming, Vertical Video talk this week. We also have some amazing tips on how to get what you need out of a Google Search. We finish up with our Picks of the Week where Nate get's really awkward talking about Hole.io.
This week we jump all around the world of technology to bring you the news and tips you will care about. We also answer a few listener questions that you can probably relate to.
We have a special guest in studio to help us navigate the week's technology news. We cover Apple's WWDC announcements and some of what they didn't announce. Also, how much would you pay for the right to use social media? Probably not much if they are listening to everything you say. Stick around to the end for 3 great picks of the week.
Plenty of interesting tech news and tips to cover this week, and some not so interesting that we cover quickly. Make sure to stick around to the end for a very special update from Dave on Apple's WWDC announcements.
Dave and Nate have a fun discussion on all kinds of privacy issues this week including the new GDPR regulations that caused everyone that's ever had a website to update their privacy policy this week. We have plenty of other stories this week including a ridiculous Kickstarter project goal.
Do you have a hard time tracking your child's location? We have a solution for you (hint: it's not a leash). Lots of practical technology information for everyone in this episode. We've got Fortnite, Google Duplex, Task Rabbit breaches, savings at Whole Paycheck, and more.
Get caught up on the announcements from Microsoft and Google's big developer conferences that happened this last week. We also discuss some news and not news from the week. All that with plenty of tips and good times throughout!
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Show Notes and Links:
- Gmail gets a new web interface (00:40)
- Not News: Snapchat launches Spectacles V2 Millennials hate Snapchat redesign (05:45)
- Amazon online support scam (09:30)
- Dave’s Pro Tip o’ the Week: Check your phone’s camera lens (12:55)
- iMac turns 20 (15:35)
- Apple discontinues AirPort product line (20:00)
- Another life saved by Apple Watch (21:30)
- Genealogy database helps find Golden State Killer (24:05)
- Microsoft Build is boring (25:40)
- Google IO
- Is Google Duplex really impressive? Responses from the media (27:25)
- Not News: Android P (36:50)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Vellum Wallpaper App (39:50)
- Nate: Backblaze unlimited cloud backup $50/year (44:45)
We spend the first 20 minutes of the episode discussing Nate's trip to Uganda and mostly the technology experience both traveling and while there. After that we get right back into the tech news and tips you need to tech better!
Nate is off in Uganda, Africa with PatricksChildren.org so we have a special episode covering some of the biggest areas of technology in our lives and best practices in each one. We look at different spectrums, even a few pendulums, of these six topics to help you tech better.
In this episode, we cover the week's top tech news and have a lighthearted discussion on what it means to all of us. We also give you some great tips for using your technology better.
We start off covering everyone's favorite topics, politics and taxes! Don't worry we are still the "Most non-partisan tech podcast on the internet." There's plenty more tech goodness after that.
Thanks to some listener email we discuss what you should do with Flash and Java on your computer. If that's not exciting enough for you we talk about Moviefone and you can listen as Dave attempts to use Snapchat lenses on Nate. Trust us, it's worth a listen.
This episode is full of great tips and informative bits from the world of technology. We touch some more on Facebook's privacy issues, Apple's education event, and Uber's woes. Stick around until the end for a fun game and interesting augmented reality app in our picks of the week.
Dave and Nate disagree to disagree on how bad Facebook is, but no matter where you fall we give you some tips for making sure you're not giving away more info than you want to. Apple held a special education event and we get you caught up on the basics. That plus a special guest Pro Tip (ding!) and much more.
Of course, we discuss the results of the 119 challenge. Were Nate and Dave able to reduce their combined total of 971 apps on their iPhones? We also have some great tips and news from the tech world in this episode.
Nate and Dave were so excited about all the tech this week they could barely pronounce words or put them into correct sentences. Plenty of stuff going on in the world of tech right now and we are bringing you the stories that are important and picking apart the ones that aren't.
How many apps do you have on your phone? Dave and Nate challenge you to beat their combined total. We also have plenty of followup and some tips to help you tech better. If you have an iPhone X, you will want to stick around for our picks of the week.
This is a jam-packed episode with special guest Todd. We discuss a wide range of food, pop-culture, and tech in this podcast. Todd brought some questions and tips that spur some good discussion, helping us all tech better.
We follow up on some Olympics/Cord-cutting talk and then get into the latest in the tech world that you should care about. As always we finish up with our picks of the week, an addictive game in Risky Road and a very productive service, IFTTT.
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Show Notes:
- Is Portland closer to PyeongChang, South Korea than the UK? (01:00)
- AppleTV NBC Sports app is WAAAY better. I can pick one sport and watch it all. Can’t do it on the app. Why not? (01:40)
- Viacom to launch its own streaming service this year. (05:25)
- It’s “Peek and Pop” not “Push and Pop” Ep. 113 (08:05)
- New Halo Gray Essential Phone on Amazon (09:15)
- Dave’s Pro Tip o’ the Week: Back up your contacts! iOS Android (10:40)
- SnapChat ruins SnapChat (14:00)
- Instagram Type Mode (15:30)
- Strategy Analytics: Apple overtakes Samsung in smartphone shipments and market share (18:40)
- Apple sold more watches than all Swiss watchmakers (19:35)
- Windows 10 supporting Progressive Web Apps (20:45)
- Facebook confirms test of a downvote button for flagging comments (23:50)
- Facebook releases Onavo VPN (25:45)
- SignAll building a sign language translation platform (28:15)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Risky Road iOS Android (30:50)
- Nate:
We revisit the struggles of cutting the cord and watching the Olympics. While CryptoWatch might be dying off, Elon Musk and Intel are trying to create their own buzz. We spend some talking about why Android might not be your best bet, but our picks of the week work on both iOS and Android.
Well, the tech companies all reported their holiday quarter earnings this week, and the big ones are making lots of money. We talk about the Super Bowl, the flamethrowers are all sold out, and Facebook thinks it knows what is best for us. Stick around to the end for some great apps in the picks of the week.
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Show Notes:
- Hulu's Super Bowl stream fails during final moments of game (01:00)
- Elon Musk sold all 20,000 flamethrowers (03:30)
- The Grammy's viewership decline and the future (04:45)
- Trackr lays off staff (06:40)
- CryptoWatch: Facebook is banning all ads promoting cryptocurrencies (08:45)
- Dave’s Pro Tip o’ the Week: Working with photos in iMessage for iOS devices (Some of these tips were found in the “Mastering Messages” section of the tips app) (11:10)
- Apple Holiday Quarter Earnings (16:40)
- Not News: Facebook says it will push more local news stories into your News Feed (17:15)
- 1 million North Americans "ditched" Facebook last quarter (18:40)
- Suckerberg says showing fewer viral videos reduced the total time people spent on Facebook by ~50M hours every day (19:40)
- Google removed over 700K bad apps from play store in 2017 (20:30)
- Three Minutes - A Short Film by Peter Chan - Apple (23:20)
- 'Human uber' lets you pay someone to live your life for you (25:50)
- You can now use Alexa to send SMS messages (27:18)
- Mario Kart Tour comi
This episode is a wild ride through the week's tech news. We have flamethrowers, life-saving drones, half of us going to Africa, and an NPR caliber story like we've never done before. As always, our goal is to provide you practical information to tech better with plenty of fun mixed in.
We start off with one last 'amazing' product from CES. Then we get on with the technology news/tips of the week and ended up with an oddly music-filled episode. Hopefully, by the end, you will learn something new and understand technology, and Nate and Dave, a bit better.
CES did not fail to disappoint, yes we said that right. Unless you need a smart toilet, there probably wasn't much for you. We talk about what we thought might be worth sharing from the year's largest tech event in Vegas. Then we get down to business helping you tech better and keep up on the world of tech.
With CES just getting started the big news this week has been the Meltdown and Spectre issues with computer processors. You probably don't fully understand the issue, but guess what? We don't either and not quite sure anyone does. Plenty of other good tech news and tips to be discussed as well.
Even over the holidays, we find some tech news you need to know. We also have some good discussion on photo management, wireless charging, and screen time for parents.
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Show Notes:
- Bitcoin Cash article (01:05)
- Apple responds to controversy on iPhone batteries and performance (04:00)
- Latest experiments reveal AI is still terrible at naming paint colors Episode 77: Stanky Bean (13:45)
- Dave’s Pro-Tip o’ the week: iPhone pictures to computer (16:25)
- Children’s screen-time guidelines too restrictive according to new research (28:00)
- Bento Stack for Apple accessories on Indiegogo (33:00)
- SWATting attack over Call of Duty gets innocent man killed (39:00)
- Ad targets are pulling data from your browser’s password manager (42:20)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Heads Up (44:45)
- Nate: Dashboard Mount, WizGear Universal Magnetic Car Mount Holder, Windshield Mount and Dashboard Mount Holder for Cell Phones AND TABLETS With Long Adjustable Arm – (NEW RECTANGLE HEAD) (47:55)
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People are freaking out about Apple killing the performance on your iPhone. Is Apple doomed? Of course not, we've got the real story for you. Plus we cover the rest of the tech news and tips you need to know this week.
Apple had some big news this week but they weren't the only ones. Listen up to see what Google, Amazon, and Disney were up to as well. All of that with some helpful tips to help you tech better sprinkled throughout.
This episode is full of great tech tips and information on tech's recent news. Whether you need to make a Christmas list or are thinking about buying Bitcoin, you will find something for you.
Wade your way through the followup and takes to get to our first Picks of the Picks of the Week! We went back through all of our picks of the week to give you some great tech gift ideas this year!
An action-packed episode covering everything you need to know this week in the world of tech. Plus a good discussion on keeping those gadgets powered up while you travel.
Somehow we manage to keep our claim of "The most non-partisan tech podcast on the internet" while talking about Net Neutrality. We don't claim to have the answers, but we do try to look at it from all angles. If that's not your jam, we have plenty more great tech stuff packed into this episode!
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If you have questions, answers, ProTips (ding), or anything else tech related, get in touch!
Links from the Show:
- Dave’s iPhone X screen followup (03:00)
- iPhone X: The Android Central review (05:20)
- Breaker Podcast app doesn't do video (08:40)
- The New Screensavers video podcast from TWiT (09:30)
- Mike’s Christmas Album (10:50)
- Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp 11/22 (11:30)
- Dave’s Pro Tip: iOS Magnifier (12:30)
- Listener Questions:
- Todd Net Neutrality (17:10)
- Roger Xtra-PC USB Computer (31:00)
- Not Ad: Alexa and Echo come to Canada (39:45)
- Black Friday discussion in Notnerd Facebook Group (41:30)
- You probably don’t need to worry about your Face ID being fooled by a mask (42:20)
- Not News: Google Pixel Buds review: Lost in Translation (44:30)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Words with Friends 2 (48:25)
- Play us DavyB and Netback
- Nate: PBS Kids Video App (53:00)
- Dave: Words with Friends 2 (48:25)
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Nate and Dave settle back into a 'normal' episode after all the century mark madness. There is plenty of great tech news to talk about this week. We finish off with a couple fun stories and some great picks of the week!
A very special 100th episode you don't want to miss. We talk a bit about tech news including the iPhone X. Then a little bit about the past and future before splicing in our crossover episode with the Mark and Toddcast. It's a long one, so settle in and enjoy!
A shorter episode 99 before our big episode 100! Make sure you listen until the very end for a very special musical treat. A bunch of tech news as always! Listen up to get some great insights on how you can tech better!
As we close in on #100 we packed a lot of great tech insights into this episode. Everything from the iPhone X to attack crows are covered. Listen up to get some great insights on how you can tech better!
Besides bringing you all the tech you need to know we dive deep into cell phones and their operating systems. Listen up to get some great insights on how you can tech better!
Another week's worth of tech news. Google had their big announcement with all kinds of new products that you may or may not need. Stay tuned to the end for some very helpful picks of the week.
Nate starts off with some analogies to try and justify his iPhone purchases. After that, he presents Dave, and himself, with a gift for a record podcast download month. Then we dig into all the tech news and info you need.
Nate has his new iPhone 8 Plus, but we also talk tablets and more in this tech-packed episode. As always you will get some great advice and knowledge about the tech you care about.
We have pretty much recovered from last week's Apple event. That doesn't mean we didn't have more to discuss on that. We then get caught up on the rest of the world of tech. Before our picks of the week, we talk about a few of our favorite new features in iOS11.
A special Tuesday Edition of the podcast covering Apple's iPhone X Event today. Big thanks to Dave for the quick editing and copious notes.
If you have questions, answers, ProTips (ding), or anything else tech related, get in touch!
Visit Apple's Event page to watch the keynote and see the products!
Notes: * Theater intro "Welcome to the Steve Jobs Theater" * + Jobs voice over * Tim Cook * + Remarks on Steve Jobs + Relief efforts for hurricanes + New Home + - Move to Apple park later this year - The first step was theater - Apple Park built to reflect Apple's values * Angela Ahrendts + Stores are now Town Squares + Brings people together + Simple, beautiful design + Apple retail is Apple's largest product - Courtyard outside, - forums inside, - board rooms, - genius grove, - avenues + Today at Apple - Teaching customers how to use products - Programs like photo walks - Swift Playgrounds - Teacher's Tuesdays - Local Artist Sessions * New Products (Tim Cook) + Apple Watch - 50% year over year growth - Last year, number 2, today number 1 over Rolex, Fossil, etc - Video from customers about apple watch - Jeff, watch OS 4, September 19th * Updated activity, work out, swimming, gym kit * Heart rate monitor, core, most used in the world + Enhancements to heart rate + Resting heart rate + Recovery heart rate + Notify you if it detects elevated heart rate when you are not active * Heart regularity, afib + Often undiagnosed + Apple Heart Study launching today - use data from watch to analyze and notify - partnering with Stanford and FDA
The iPhone is coming, the iPhone is coming. Apple's big event is Sept. 12th, but we still found some tech goodness to cover this week. Then before our picks of the week, we talk a bit about what Apple might announce next week.
We have some great tech companies to talk about this week, but also some crappy ones cough CrashPlan. Another jam packed hour making sense of the wild world of tech.
This episode was recorded 47,000 seconds before the eclipse. We've got some great follow up, news, and tips to help you tech better.
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In this week's episode, we dig a little deeper into a few interesting stories and topics. Listen up if you could do a better job of protecting your phone and your data. Yes, we did bring up Charlottesville, but we managed to retain our claim of "The most non-partisan tech podcast on the internet."
If you have questions, answers, ProTips (ding), or anything else tech related, get in touch!
Links from the Show:
- See what the Amazon.com looked like ten years ago (00:40)
- LastPass pricing and options (06:50)
- Comcast launching YouTube app? (11:10)
- Apple’s services Fortune 100 company (12:45)
- iOS11 is going to be great (15:20)
- Dave's Pro Tip: iOS/Android tracking and backup strategies (17:25)
- Airbnb ban’s users going to Charlottesville (28:00)
- Not News? Have smartphones destroyed a generation (36:30)
- Consumer Reports don’t like Microsoft hardware (47:20)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave - Glass screen protectors (48:50)
- Nate - Product Hunt (53:40)
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After some very educational follow-up and some ProTips (ding) we dig into the week's tech news, breaking it down into what you need to know. We talk quite a bit about what the best camera is, hint we like iPhones. We wrap up with two time "wasting" Picks of the Week!
We are constantly impressed with how we can always find relevant, interesting tech news to share, even in the slowest points of summer. We also throw in some great tips and picks to help you tech better!
If you have questions, answers, ProTips (ding), or anything else tech related, get in touch!
Links from the Show:
- Dave's Ekaso EK7000 Action Camera follow-up #FauxPro (00:50)
- Guaranteed Minimum Income thoughts (02:45)
- Dave's Pro Tip: Amazon Prime Reading (05:30)
- Facebook's possible smart speaker (10:05)
- *Reminisce magazine, not Renaissance magazine
- Adobe is finally killing Flash in 2020 (14:20)
- www.ConsistentTech.com for your web, IT, and brand needs
- Not News: Roombas selling your floor plan (16:50)
- iPhone Cochlear implant we do now know the cochlea is real (19:15)
- Jeff Bezos was briefly richest man (22:50)
- iPod Nano and iPod Shuffle (26:05)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave - Keysmart (30:15)
- www.meh.com - daily deal midnight Eastern
- Nate - Authy iOS, Authy.com (35:25)
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We might have packed the most stories yet into one episode. The great part is we break down each one and give you some great knowledge of the past, present, and future of technology!
If you have questions, answers, ProTips (ding), or anything else tech related, get in touch!
Links from the Show:
- Blue Blockers (01:00)
- Introducing the La Spritzer (08:10)
- Dave’s Pro Tip: Set up Do Not Disturb on your phone so Dave doesn't call and text you in the middle of the night (08:45)
- Font choice catches Pakistani royalty red handed (16:00)
- Not News: 1Password Cloud option confusion (18:15)
- Not News: KeyMe is secure, contrary to people needing to get clicks (22:30)
- Not News?: Verizon 'testing' video throttling on YouTube, Netflix, and others (25:10)
- Apple wants to get an iPad to every hospital patient (29:30)
- Apple’s new Emoji announcement (33:40)
- Mark and Toddcast on Emoji
- Apple’s iPhone Innovation Challenge (40:40)
- Not Ad: Amazon Meal Kit Service (45:15)
- NYT on the future with Amazon (49:00)
- Google Glass is back (51:10)
- Apple’s Machine Learning Journal (53:30)
- Password masking is hopefully going away (56:15)
This time of year can be painfully slow for tech news. But we have some entertaining stories, great tips, and Amazon continues to take over the world. Listen in for the best weekly tech podcast about tech that matters!
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Links from the Show:
- Things from 1984 that are still great (0:50)
- Apple 1984 Super Bowl commercial
- Silly quotes about the early days of iPhone (5:10)
- Amazon All-New Fire 7 Tablet with Alexa, 7" Display, 8 GB, Black - with Special Offers (10:50)
- Dave’s ProTip: iOS 10 > Settings > Cellular > Check & Toggle apps for cellular data usage (11:50)
- Amazon Geek Squad (18:40)
- Internet Trends Report (23:10)
- Essential iPhone Apps - Most are on Android as well (28:10)
- Apple's upcoming ARKit Facebook Page, Twitter, website (41:30)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave - Game Pigeon, iOS Messages games (44:18)
- Nate - YouTube Red (46:45)
- Peggy Bick reference (51:55)
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The tech news never stops and we are here to walk you through it. We discuss the stories we think you need to know about. Of course, as always we give you some great tips and insights for using the technology around you better.
If you have questions, answers, ProTips (ding), or anything else tech related, get in touch!
Links from the Show:
- Ring Plus door lock(1:20)
- SetApp subscription keeps adding new apps (3:15)
- Snapseed free photo editing app from Google (6:50)
- Eddy Cue Lunch (7:40)
- Amazon Dash Wand with Alexa (10:45)
- Dave’s ProTip: iOS 10 > Settings > Accessibility > Display Accommodations > Reduce White Point > Toggle with a double tap (18:40)
- Lady spending too much on iOS games. Get help with gambling/addiction (22:40)
- RED $1600 holographic smartphone (28:35)
- Slitherine App Sale (31:00)
- Hilton 11 Million iPhone Door Unlocks (33:20)
- Smishing, scam of the week Think Before You Tap (35:00)
- Podcasting changes (36:40)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave - Amazon All-New Fire 7 Tablet with Alexa (46:00)
- Nate - "Blue Blocker" Sunglasses (This video tells you why they are so great and the original Blue Blockers commercial) (49:20)
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The podcast starts off with both the history and the future of the iPhone. We drop some great tips and explain why the week's tech news matters to you. Stick around to the end for some wonderful picks of the week.
If you have questions, answers, ProTips (ding), or anything else tech related, get in touch!
Links from the Show:
- 10th Anniversary iPhone (00:30)
- Original iPhone team discussion
- iOS 11 public beta (10:10)
- Dave ProTip: How to use iOS 10 Bedtime (14:50)
- How to use Guided Access in iOS (18:30)
- $99 annual Apple Music subscription (22:45)
- Jay-Z 4:44 album (24:00)
- Super NES Classic Edition (28:10)
- A look back at original iOS games (30:50)
- Samsung 'zombie' Note 7 FE (34:30)
- Amazon Dash Wand (38:10)
- Amazon Prime Day (43:30)
- Top Online Fraud Complaints (47)
- iPhone 7 Movie (54:40)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave - Man Satchel (55:50)
- Nate - Pixelmator iOS, Pixelmator Mac (60:10)
As always, thank you for listening!
Any tech podcast that starts of with a discussion of the Home Shopping Network must be good. But from there is just gets better. Nate creates a new acronym GAAMF (Google, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Facebook). Stick around for the picks of the week at the end.
If you have questions, answers, ProTips (ding), or anything else tech related, get in touch!
Links from the Show:
- HSN horrible HP laptop (2:30)
- Home Screen Apps (6:00)
- New Amazon Fire Tablet (9:40)
- Episode 67: 60 Second Skip Apple Music app update (11:00)
- Logan suggested the timestamps you see -> (12:55)
- Stratechery on Amazon/Whole Foods deal (15:10)
- Dave’s ProTip: iPhone camera/photo tips Raise to wake, take pictures with volume button (18:55)
- Amazon Prime Wardrobe (24:40)
- 42% of smart speaker owners buy another one (28:45)
- Inmates create computer network (31:30)
- Steve Gibson Password Haystack checker (33:07)
- Android vs. iOS: Are iPhones Really Safer? (37:55)
- 8 things to teach your kids to never give out online (40:00)
- Microsoft Surface Laptop iFixit teardown (42:05)
- Ring Video Doorbell 2nd Gen (47:40)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave - Bitmoji (49:30)
- Nate - Chipotle App (53:00) pdxfastfoodie.com
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Nate has one of the new 10.5" iPad Pros, so obviously we talk about that (hint: it's pretty awesome). We also get into a bit of science with the big Solar Eclipse coming in August. It seems like just about every major tech company had some interesting news this week, we covered a good chunk of it. Then as always, we finish up with some great picks of the week.
Links from the Show:
- Top 100 paid apps in iTunes Store chart (2:45)
- Nate's iPad Pro 10.5" Unboxing Facebook Live (7:20)
- iPad Pro is powerful (10:20)
- New Amazon Kindle Fire Tablets (14:50)
- Hushme Kickstarter (15:20)
- Episode 68: Chicanery in Congress/
- Apple Financing (19:30)
- Eclipse Megamovie (21:30)
- Mark and Toddcast
- Dave’s ProTip: Visual notifications (25:45)
- Amazon Buys Whole Foods (29:25)
- (Not News) Ikea products on Amazon (31:45)
- NYT Editor interview
- E3 highlights (35:40)
- AtariBox (41:45)
- Why the Nintendo Switch is in short supply (43:45)
- Google Pixel Flop (44:55)
- Facebook emoji comments (46:55)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave - iPhone Ring Grip & Stand (48:25)
- Nate - Moko iPad Pro 10.
We start off getting our new listeners up to speed on why we do Notnerd, then after tips, news, and our picks of the week, we get into a spontaneous conversation on phones and how we will pay for our next one.
Links from the Show:
- Episode 1: Define Notnerd (2:40)
- Local Apple Story Robbery (No info/link, exclusive) (4:08)
- New features in iOS11 (10:35)
- Dave's Pro Tip: Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > half way down toggle Reachability (14:18)
- Bonus Pro Tip: Use on-screen keyboard on Windows (17:15)
- Planet of the Apps Show (19:38)
- Carpool Karaoke Aug. 8th (23:48)
- The Essential Phone (24:17)
- Stolen Phone Checker (30:18)
- What you spell wrong on Google (31:25)
- Uber $708 Million loss last quarter, down from 991 (35:30)
- Picks of the Week: (38:00)
- Dave - Taylor Swift back on all streaming (38:18)
- Nate - iPhone 7 wide color display (60:30)
- iPhone Upgrade Plan (45:50)
- Apple Financing (53:20)
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Monday morning June 6th, 2017 Apple had their annual WWDC keynote to kick off their developer conference, held in San Jose, CA this year. This is one of the biggest tech events of the year for one of the largest companies in the world. This year they covered a lot in just over 2 hours.
We didn't talk about everything but hit the main points and discussed what we are excited about.
Six Major Topics:
- tvOS - The operating system on AppleTV
- watchOS 4 - The operating system on Apple Watch
- macOS High Sierra - The operating system on Apple's computers
- iOS 11 - The operating system for iPhone and iPad
- iPad (Pro) - Great updates for the iPad Pro
- HomePod - Apple's new Siri speaker coming this fall
Links from the Show:
- Our #AskNot Facebook live video we did before recording
- WWDC 2017 Opener — APPOCALYPSE — Apple Video
- Apple's website with all the latest info
- Tech Crunch's 5-minute WWDC Keynote summary video
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave - iOS 11 Control Center
- Nate - iPad Pro 10.5"
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Before we get into the week's tips, news, etc., we got into a discussion about notifications. Finding the right balance of notifications on all of your devices, and life, in general, makes for a much more pleasant experience. We wrap up with some picks of the week that will help you tech better.
Links from the Show:
- McDonalds app for free food (1:12)
- PDX Fast Foodie (1:20)
- Take control of your notifications (1:45)
- Today at Apple classes (9:36)
- Dave's Tip: Go to Settings > Cellular to check each app (14:26)
- Bonus Tip: 3D Touch an app folder to see which apps have notifications (20:32)
- AI Paint Colors (22:18)
- Google Jamboard (26:05)
- DJI Spark Drone (31:30)
- Airplane Laptop Ban (35:35)
- Facial Recognition (40:00)
- Galaxy S8 Iris Recognition (42:57)
- Ikea Light Bulbs (47:48)
- Facebook rules (51:20)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave - Docker's phone pocket shorts (53:45)
- Nate - Setapp Mac app subscription (60:30)
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All kinds of news, tips, and callbacks to previous episodes in this one. Make sure you click the link for the Turbo Encabulator video, that is what we imagine we sound like to you most of the time.
Links from the Show:
- Lunch with Tim Cook for charity (2:08)
- WanaCrypt, Nate was way off, read his article (3:33)
- DocuSign user breach and phishing emails
- ProTip: MalwareBytes Free scanner
- Google Quick Draw data, Episode 72: Careful Drawing Dolphins (10:45)
- Google I/O Developers Conference (12:35)
- Turbo Encabulator, the Original (19:05)
- Dave's Tip: Ask Siri who's phone you've got if you find one. (19:35)
- iPhone Calculator delete tip (22:35)
- Low 5: Teen texting codes 2017 2016 Episode 7: Get Your Pants On (23:38)
- The case for copying and pasting passwords (30:00)
- No, the MP3 is not dead (33:53)
- Picks of the Week: (38:15)
- Dave - Polaroid Cube (38:23)
- Nate - SpinChill (43:45)
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The show starts off with some strong power talk and walks all over the place after that. Even Nate's daughter chimes in with a tip. Towards the end, we talk about the WanaCrypt/WannaCry Ransomware and Nate was way off on some facts but he wrote an article with the corrections linked below.
Links from the Show:
- Tesla solar roof tiles (1:44)
- APC Battery Backup (5:30)
- USB On-The-Go Standard (10:20)
- Dave's Tip: Apple Watch Achievements, FitBit app (11:20)
- Isla's Tip: YouTube keyboard controls (15:17)
- FaceApp "Controversy" (17:15)
- Amazon Echo Show (22:28)
- "Sharpie Giveaway" (32:50)
- Apple Watch top wearables sales (36:08)
- Apple iPhone 7 #1 selling phone in Q1 (41:10)
- When India's Money Disappeared - NPR (46:20)
- Apple videos to help you take better photos on iPhone (47:30)
- WanaCrypt, Nate was way off, read his article (48:05)
- Picks of the Week: (56:10)
- Pocket Juice Battery Pack (Dave) (56:40)
- PDXFastFoodie YouTube Channel (59:10)
- OTG SD Card Reader (Nate) (102:50)
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We try to solve the mystery of Microsoft's announcements last week. Add to that some fun tech stories and tips, you have yourself another great podcast episode.
Links from the Show:
- Free Comic Book Day
- Apple Quarterly Results
- Lunch with Apple CEO Tim Cook for charity
- Do a security check on your Google/Gmail account
- Microsoft Surface laptop and Windows 10 S
- DIY Google Home device with Raspberry Pi
- 8400 new Android malware instances every day
- Amazon video app may be coming to Apple TV
- Amazon Fire TV stick - app to make it like Apple TV
- Orange is the New Black leak
- PDX Fast Foodie Video (Nate)
- S-Town Podcast
- Dave's Tip of the Week: (Android) You can plug a mouse into your phone or tablet and a mouse pointer will appear for you to use. OTG adapter
- Picks of the Week:
- Minecraft (iOS link, available everywhere) (Dave)
- PowerSquid power splitter, 3 Prong Y Splitter (Nate)
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We dig into the week's tech news and try to make sense of it all. Plenty of tech tips and recommendations as well.
Links from the Show:
- 7 Creative ways to organize your mobile apps
- Post a screenshot of your phone's home screen
- Dave's Aukey wall charger YouTube video
- Nate's Facebook live video from near Apple Park
- Drone footage of the new Apple Park campus
- Nintendo 2DS XL handheld gaming system
- Unroll.me got caught selling data
- Uber's flying car dream
- Today at Apple learning sessions
- Student uses Apple Watch to call 911 after accident
- Not Ad: Amazon's Echo Look - amazon.notnerd.com
- The most partisan podcast on the internet - This Week in Google
- The U.S. Senate ID cards have a picture of a chip for security
- Dave's Tip of the Week: Close all tabs in iOS Safari. Open Safari> hold finger on two squares in lower right> close tabs.
- Picks of the Week:
- Ballz (very addicting) (Dave)
- Cheap, multi-battery tester (Nate)
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Just a whole bunch of interesting tech talk this week. We break down some important current tech topics to help you understand tech better. Stick around to the end for Dave's Tip of the Week and our Picks of the Week.
Links from the Show:
- Yahoo Mail App Update
- Red 5 $199 Amazon mobile app (gone thankfully)
- Premier smartphone speed test
- Apple Earth Day - The Talk Show
- Google AutoDraw
- Coachella phone thief busted
- Apple makes apps free
- Steve Ballmer USAfacts.org
- Juicero
- EFF: Chromebooks are spying
- Dave's Tip of the Week: Hold down power and home button simultaneously to restart the iPhone
- Picks of the Week:
- Hipstamatic iOS photo app (Dave)
- Kottke.org - web's most useful tools and apps (Nate)
- Not Ad: Aukey dual USB wall charger
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We randomly spend a good chunk of the episode talking about the olden days of tech via some news and Dave's pick of the week. Stick around to the very end for a special song.
Links from the Show:
- Nintendo Classic discontinued
- Jared's Nintendo Switch review
- Hottest tech in 1997
- Don't Copy That Floppy
- “Hottest” possible tech in 2017
- Uncle Walt retiring
- Google shuts down Burger King ad
- Undercover in an iPhone factory
- Samsung’s Bixby delayed
- Parenting
- Not News: 9 Things to ask Siri for kids
- Not News: Google’s Family Link App
- Boomerang Animated Classics
- Check your internet router
- Scammy VPN
- Dave's Tip of the Week: Assigning your default contact on iOS
- Picks of the Week:
- archive.org/software (Dave)
- Grammarly (Nate)
- Not Ad: Aukey dual USB wall charger
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We start this episode off with more side steps than the "Can't Touch This" video. Then we get into a good discussion on phone apps and how you should lay them out. We talk about the important tech news of the week, introduce Dave's Tip of the Week and finish with our Picks of the Week.
Links from the Show:
- La Croix Sparkling Water
- Names of Large Numbers (Wikipedia)
- Game Dev Story
- Episode 16: Spring Cleaners and April Fools
- 2017 April Fools Pranks - All the Google Pranks
- How to share iOS Apps with 3D Touch
- How to search on your iOS device
- iOS Tips App
- Episode 6: Scratch the Surface and Cut the Cord
- YouTube TV
- The Mac Pro Lives and iMac, Mac Mini
- McDonalds app for free food
- PDXfastfoodie.com
- Samsung Tizen Flaws
- GameStop Breach
- Alexa top website list
- World Backup Day
- Dave's Tip of the Week: Sending text messages on your Mac.
- Not Ad: Aukey dual USB wall charger
- Picks of the Week: