Episode 450: What is CrowdStrike and how did it cause so much havoc?
Release Date: 07/24/2024
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 ...
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Ep. 481: Who is Apple's new iPhone 16e for?
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
The morning after last week's show, Apple announced their new iPhone 16e, replacing the SE line of iPhones. It has a lot of features, doesn't have others, and has a new price. Who is this phone for? Apple must think there is a market for it, and we break down our thoughts. Speaking of markets, there wasn't one for the Humane AI pin, and they are shutting it down. Plus more tech news, tips, and picks to help you tech better. ! - Visit or INTRO (00:00) (02:35) MAIN TOPIC: iPhone 16E (07:55) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iPhone Music Haptics (29:00) JUST THE HEADLINES: (38:05) ...
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Ep. 480: AI Video Comes to the Masses... Yikes! Plus other tech news and tips.
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
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) Scarlett Johansson calls for deepfake ban after AI video goes viral (No link on purpose) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: (24:20) JUST THE...
info_outlineThe world slowed down a bit over the weekend thanks to a software most people didn't know existed. What is CrowdStrike and how did it make so many Windows computers fail? There was also some other tech news, and we've got some tips, tricks, and, of course, everyone's favorite segment, Just the Headlines.
INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: CrowdStrike explained: How one faulty update killed half the world’s IT systems (05:10)
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: How to watch the Olympics? Peacock App - YouTube Olympics Channel (15:40)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (21:40)
U.S. Wins Math Olympiad For First Time In 21 Years
Radar Images Suggest There’s a Tunnel on the Moon
Canned water made from air and sunlight to hit US stores in September
NASA transmits hip-hop song to deep space for first time
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is now richer than Bill Gates
TAKES:
Apple reveals new Immersive Video content coming soon to Vision Pro (23:35)
T-Mobile shown to be fastest and most consistent mobile network (26:55)
Amazon Prime Day drives U.S. online sales to record $14.2 billion (30:25)
Google Maps is rolling out speedometer, speed limits on iPhone and CarPlay globally (31:50)
BONUS ODD TAKE: The Milk Barn Farm Titan Blooms! (35:00)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip 15L Midnight, Carry-on Backpack with Laptop Sleeve BEDBZ-15-MN-2 (38:40)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (44:45)
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