Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
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. https://www.youtube.com/live/nfqfK11wzmg?si=yEhthOSHfwZocXeT INTRO (00:00) (02:45) Rabbit R1. Is AI in a Box worth it? (11:25) iJustine is partner with R1, doesn’t say one bad thing about it DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Facebook feeds (19:50) JUST THE HEADLINES: (26:30) TAKES: ...
info_outline Ep. 437: Zuck's Llama 3 and Meta AI + Tech Tips, Picks, and Other News!Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
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! INTRO (00:00) Zuckerberg’s Llama 3, Meta AI, and more (11:30) - on a journey to advance and democratize artificial intelligence through open source and open science. DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: (33:15) JUST THE HEADLINES: (42:55) TAKES: (46:40) (50:00) (52:00) (55:20) BONUS ODD TAKE: ...
info_outline Ep. 436: Spring Cleaning Your Tech - Consider Your P.F.A.N.T.S.S. + Tech News, Tips, and Picks!Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
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! 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...
info_outline Ep. 435: Erasing Your Digital Footprint?Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
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. INTRO (00:00) Can you delete yourself from the internet? (07:15) - Your personal data is yours again - Discover & control your digital footprint - A directory of direct links to delete your account from web services Actually helpful websites: (22:00) - Every...
info_outline Ep. 434: The Fascinating World of MrBeast!Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
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 - , (01:30) MrBeast (07:35) Who is MrBeast? The videos Philanthropy DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Apple note link color (41:55) JUST THE HEADLINES: (46:45) TAKES: (50:30) (51:30) (52:35) (54:40) (57:45) BONUS ODD TAKE: (59:55) Find us elsewhere: ...
info_outline Ep. 433: Big Tech vs Big GovernmentNotnerd Podcast: Tech Better
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. INTRO (00:00) March 31st (03:30) Big Tech vs. Big Government (05:30) (12:20) (14:50) (16:05) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Charge iPhone Battery Faster in Airplane Mode (18:05) JUST THE HEADLINES: (20:35) TAKES: Apple using...
info_outline Ep. 432: Siri-ously? Apple's "AI" StoryNotnerd Podcast: Tech Better
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. INTRO (00:00) (03:45) Apple and AI (06:00) (08:10) (11:50) (16:25) CryptoWatch: (18:20) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Measure AR (20:40) JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:25) TAKES: (29:30) (34:45) (36:20) (40:20) BONUS ODD TAKE: ...
info_outline Ep. 431: The AirTag Tip We Didn't Even KnowNotnerd Podcast: Tech Better
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! INTRO (00:00) (03:30) CryptoWatch: (09:30) (12:00) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Share Airtag Location (16:40) JUST THE HEADLINES: (22:10) TAKES: (25:35) (31:40) (34:40) (37:05) BONUS ODD TAKE: (40:15) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: (43:30) Nate: (48:40) Find us elsewhere:
info_outline Episode 430: Why is Crypto Going Up?Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
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! INTRO (00:00) CryptoWatch (03:05) (07:00) (10:00) (12:20) (20:35) (21:50) (23:25) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Special lists in Reminders app (25:30) JUST THE HEADLINES: (29:05) TAKES: (31:05) (34:50) (38:50) (41:00) Bonus Odd Take: (43:55) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: (46:35)...
info_outline Episode 429: Day 26 of Apple Vision ProNotnerd Podcast: Tech Better
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! ! INTRO (00:00) THE AVP 26 DAYS IN: Nate’s experience (03:05) Dave’s experience (10:50) (17:00) (23:20) (25:20) (27:30) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Swipe up to close apps (31:50) JUST THE HEADLINES: (39:00) TAKES: (41:45) (48:40) (49:55) (52:50) (54:00) Bonus Odd...
info_outlineWe 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!
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Record your passwords somewhere! (00:00)
Followup:
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)
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)
Picks of the Week:
Nate: Samoas - Girl Scout Cookie Time - Support Isla (58:15)
Ramazon™ purchase (01:04:45)
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