Ep. 566: New Apple Stuff for Your Home!
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Apple released new home products today, including the Apple HomeView, new Apple TV 4K, new HomePod mini, and Apple Home collection of smart home accessories. Plus, we have plenty of other tech to talk about. ! - and INTRO (00:00) Portland Retro Gaming Expo (02:55) (11:40) MAIN TOPIC: Apple Home Release (14:50) (20:45) (24:50) (27:45) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iOS 27, Extend photos (35:50) JUST THE HEADLINES: (43:30) WITHIN REACH! (46:00) Dave is leading 14-12, Round 29, Nate goes first TAKES: (52:00) (54:30) BONUS ODD TAKE: (59:50) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: (01:03:00)...
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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...
info_outlineWe'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!
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
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)
Ramazon™ purchase (01:04:25)
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