Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
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Episode 423: CES, ETF, WTF?
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
01/17/24 • 61 min
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!
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)
Bonus Odd Take: Rigged Coin Flip (47:40)
Picks of the Week:
RamazonTM purchase (57:25)
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Episode 451: Apple Public Betas and Apple Intelligence are here!
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
07/31/24 • 45 min
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.
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
TAKES:
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)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
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)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (40:50)
Episode 427: It's Pronounced Temu, Not Temu
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
02/14/24 • 53 min
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!
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)
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)
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)
Picks of the Week:
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Ep. 479: Apple Stuff Incoming! Tech news, tips, and picks too.
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
02/12/25 • 71 min
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!
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)
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)
Ep. 434: The Fascinating World of MrBeast!
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
04/03/24 • 66 min
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!
INTRO (00:00)
April Fools Day - MKBHD, Big Bite® Hot Dog Sparkling Water (01:30)
MrBeast (07:35)
Who is MrBeast?
The videos
Philanthropy
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:
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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Ep. 473: Honey, I Shrunk Your Bank Account
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
01/01/25 • 58 min
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!
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
TAKES:
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)
Ep. 480: AI Video Comes to the Masses... Yikes! Plus other tech news and tips.
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
02/19/25 • 64 min
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!
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
TAKES:
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:
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (58:50)
Episode 419: The One Before Christmas
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
12/19/23 • 69 min
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.
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)
RamazonTM purchase (01:04:35)
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Ep. 446: What does Apple do to make Vision Pro Cheaper? + Other tech news, tips, and picks
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
06/26/24 • 59 min
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.
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
TAKES:
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)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Pet display clothing - Weird and Wonderful Patents (43:15)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: SMALLRIG Super Clamp(2 Pack) Magic Arm Clamp for DJI Ronin, Camera Monitor, LED Light 2058 (47:35)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (54:40)
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Ep. 442: Google's AI Overview Needs an Overhaul + Other Tech News, Tips, & Picks
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
05/29/24 • 67 min
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!
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
TAKES:
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)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Flighty (52:35)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:04:10)
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How many episodes does Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better have?
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better currently has 164 episodes available.
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The podcast is about News, Tech, Iphone, Apple, Tech News, Comedy, Podcasts and Technology.
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The episode title 'Episode 423: CES, ETF, WTF?' is the most popular.
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The average episode length on Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better is 53 minutes.
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The first episode of Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better was released on Jan 5, 2022.
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