Episode 411: Integrated Incremental Capability
Release Date: 10/24/2023
Ep. 565: Amazon's new hardware and Prime "Big Deal" Days
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Amazon jumped on the new hardware bandwagon this week with new Echo devices, TV sticks, and more. We discuss this and our finds in the Prime Big Deal Days event going on now. Plus plenty of other tech and fun to be had. ! - and INTRO (00:00) UNOFFICIAL BANTER: Dave back on T-Mobile from Mint Mobile (02:10) (08:10) (08:40) iPhone Duo Preorders next week (09:50) MAIN TOPIC: Amazon’s Big Week (12:30) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Let the smarter Siri find what’s happening in your life. (24:35) JUST THE HEADLINES: (30:30) LISTENER MAIL: Todd - ? (33:25) WITHIN REACH! (42:45) Dave...
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Ep. 564: Meta's all in on Muse and hardware
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Meta Connect 2026 happened this week, and Mark Zuckerberg showed off some new hardware that looks pretty good, including new VR glasses and a Tamagotchi-style device, Muse Charm. They emphasized how great Muse is and how it will make you money. Plus plenty of other tech to discuss. ! - and INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: Meta’s all in on hardware now (02:25) (18:35) (20:05) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Apple Music in iOS 27 Now Playing screen can now rotate to landscape mode and Friends Playlist (25:25) JUST THE HEADLINES: (33:40) WITHIN REACH! Dave is leading 14-11, Round 27, Nate...
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Ep. 563: Nate's iPhone 18 Pro, AppleCare One Family, and more tech goodness!
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Nate picked up his new iPhone 18 Pro on Friday and has been putting it to the test. He also signed up for AppleCare One Family, we discuss whether it is worth it. As always, there's plenty of other tech to catch up on. ! - and INTRO (00:00) (02:25) MAIN TOPIC: Nate’s new iPhone and AppleCare+ Family (08:30) Nate’s iPhone 18 Pro DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Liquid Glass Slider + easter egg (26:40) JUST THE HEADLINES: (30:50) WITHIN REACH! Dave is leading 13-11, Round 25, Dave goes first (34:10) TAKES: (39:25) (43:00) BONUS ODD TAKE: (44:20) PICKS OF THE WEEK: ...
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Ep. 562: Apple Updates, Upgrades, and Ughhhs! Plus tech news and tips!
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
We've got plenty to discuss after last week's Apple Event and all the new OS 27s coming out. Plus, the rest of the tech world didn't slow down, so we do our best to catch up. All so you can get out there and tech better! ! - and INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: Updating and Upgrading with Apple (06:20) Nate’s App Journey How to migrate phones DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Add custom cards in Apple Wallet (37:50) JUST THE HEADLINES: (47:45) WITHIN REACH! Dave is leading 13-10, Round 24, Nate goes first (52:00) TAKES: September 2nd: (58:00) (01:01:50) BONUS ODD TAKE: (01:05:00)
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Ep. 561: Apple iPhone Event Recap: Did they surprise and shine?
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Apple held its annual iPhone event today at 10 am PT. We watched the event together and hopped on live right after to discuss the announcements. The iPhone 18 Pro, the AirPods 5, the Apple Watch 12 and Ultra 4, and, of course, the folding iPhone Duo. We even had a special guest crash the show. What are your thoughts on all the new Apple goodies? ! - and (03:00) (11:05) (14:00) (20:50)
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Ep. 560: Meta settles, but did they lose? Plus tech news, tips, and more!
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Meta settled the massive lawsuit from most of the states about kids and their platforms. We discuss what that means for them, and for you. New iPhones are coming next week and plenty of other tech to get caught up on! ! - and INTRO (00:00) (03:25) MAIN TOPIC: Meta settles with states (08:30) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iOS 27: AI Images in Apple Notes (16:10) JUST THE HEADLINES: (25:35) LISTENER MAIL: Nate - I saw an Insta360 X6 on TikTok Shop for $160, is that for real? (27:50) WITHIN REACH! Dave is leading 12-9, Round 23, Dave goes first (32:05) TAKES: (39:45) BONUS ODD...
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Ep. 559: 4 New Products from Apple, and 1 is Half the Old Price! + the week's tech news
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
In a surprise August announcement, Apple updated 4 of its products, before next month's new iPhones. Plus, Apple finally got through to Walmart with Apple Pay. We've got all kinds of tech news and fun this week, so you can get out there and tech better! ! - and INTRO (00:00) (02:30) MAIN TOPIC: Apple just unveiled four new products! (09:10) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iOS 27 Photos: New filter options - Star Ratings & Captured by Me (19:50) JUST THE HEADLINES: (28:00) (29:30) LISTENER MAIL: Bobby - Is this true? Adding a plus after your name in email address to create...
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Ep. 558: Google has new hardware, robot phones, and more tech news
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Google announced new hardware at the Made by Google Event. Honor is talking about their wild robot gimbal phone. Plus, we have all the other tech news and plenty of fun to get caught up on. ! - and INTRO (00:00) (04:35) MAIN TOPIC: New phones and more (10:30) - New Pixel phones and more DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Photos Image Search iOS 27 (29:45) JUST THE HEADLINES: (35:35) WITHIN REACH! Dave is leading 11-8, Round 21, Dave goes first (38:40) TAKES: (44:30) (46:55) (50:55) BONUS ODD TAKE: (53:00) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: (57:10) Nate: (01:00:45)
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Ep. 557: Elon hits the moon, AIs be hacking, and more tech fun!
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
One of SpaceX's rockets crashed into the moon, probably not on purpose. It also seems that every AI is doing hacks that it shouldn't these days. Back to a normal episode this week, with all the fun times to help you tech better! ! - and INTRO (00:00) (01:40) We got Spotify copyright takedown notices on episodes 53, 94, 334 (06:45) Perplexity Pro (08:30) MAIN TOPIC: Elon Musk attacked the moon? (11:30) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Save image still from iPhone video in iOS 27 (16:45) JUST THE HEADLINES: (24:55) LISTENER MAIL: Dillon DJI ban (27:40) WITHIN REACH! Dave is leading...
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Ep. 556: Nate Closes Tabs, Apple Downgrades Upgrades, and Folding Phones!
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
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? ! - and INTRO (00:00) NEWS: (06:10) (13:35) MAIN TOPIC: Closing Nate’s Tabs (19:15) (22:10) (28:00) (29:45) (31:00) (34:00) (35:10) (36:40) (39:30) (40:30) (41:51) (44:50) and (45:45) (47:10)
info_outlineGmail 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!
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)
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)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Rock Paper Pencil from astropad (54:30)
Nate: Reality Composer Object Capture from Apple (58:15)
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