Episode 411: Integrated Incremental Capability
Release Date: 10/24/2023
Ep. 491: Apple Loses to Fortnite and More!
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
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! ! - and INTRO (00:00) (06:10) MAIN TOPIC: Apple forced to allow 3rd party payments (08:05) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Cancel all your subscriptions? (17:00) JUST THE HEADLINES: (22:00) TAKES: ...
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Ep. 490: YouTube at 20 + other tech news
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
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. ! - and INTRO (00:00) Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders (01:05) (04:30) MAIN TOPIC: YouTube Turns 20! (08:30) - Feb 16, 2006 DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: (18:25) JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:20) TAKES: (30:10) (35:25) (38:15) BONUS ODD TAKE: (47:00) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: (49:20) Nate: (54:55) - Giveaway! (58:35)
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Ep. 489: Happy Earth Day + Tech News, Tips, and Fun!
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
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! ! - and INTRO (00:00) (04:35) (10:35) MAIN TOPIC: Happy Earth Day (12:35) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Earth Day Tip! - Clean Energy Charging (22:35) JUST THE HEADLINES: (26:00) TAKES: (30:50) ...
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Ep. 488: Pwned, Phished, and Patched
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
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! ! - and 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) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: (19:50) JUST THE HEADLINES: (24:54) TAKES: ...
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Ep. 487: Social Media Marketing World + Tech News & Tips
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
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. ! - Visit INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: (05:05) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: (23:55) JUST THE HEADLINES: (31:45) TAKES: - (35:10) (43:25) (46:35) BONUS ODD TAKE: - Watch TV from around the world (48:50) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: (52:35) Nate: (57:35) - Giveaway! (01:05:00)
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Ep. 486: Back it all up a second!
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
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! ! INTRO (00:00) (02:10) (03:15) MAIN TOPIC: (09:00) Digital - , 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) • ⁃
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Ep. 485: DNA Spring Deals
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
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. ! - and INTRO (00:00) SCAM ALERT: Text message toll scam (05:10) (07:50) Apple WWDC starts June 9th (10:05) MAIN TOPIC: (10:40) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Magnification app scene detection (18:10) JUST THE HEADLINES: (28:15) TAKES: (32:00) (34:05) ...
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Ep. 484: Scam Alert! Plus Google Gemini 2.0 Flash and the week's tech news, tips, etc.
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
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. ! - Visit INTRO (00:00) (05:25) Dave’s iPad keyboard case saga (08:30) MAIN TOPIC: Google Gemini AI Updates (13:15) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE...
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Ep. 483: Dangling the Dongle
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
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. - INTRO (00:00) - 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) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: (24:00) JUST THE HEADLINES: (31:35) TAKES: (35:40) (42:35) (47:00) BONUS ODD TAKE: - streams with nobody watching...
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Ep. 482: 2 New iPads and more from Apple! Tech news, tips, etc.
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
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. ! - Visit or INTRO (00:00) Notpicks Giveaway Winner (02:30) MAIN TOPIC: New iPads and more from Apple (06:30) Tim Cook - DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Zoom out the selfie camera, expand the frame, plus more! (20:00) JUST THE HEADLINES: (28:50) TAKES: (31:00) and and ...
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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