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Ep. 472: Apple's Top Apps of 2024

Release Date: 12/24/2024

Ep. 552: New Meta AI Glasses + other tech news!

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

Meta announced new models of its popular AI glasses, including a version with Kylie AI. Plus, we have 2 weeks' worth of tech news to catch up on. Tech better! ! - and INTRO (00:00) and birthdays (02:40) PSA: Don’t fall for scams (06:05) MAIN TOPIC: New Meta AI Glasses (09:55) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Mute a site or mute a tab in computer’s web browser (19:40) JUST THE HEADLINES: (24:45) WITHIN REACH! Dave is up 9-6, Round 17, Nate goes first (28:15) TAKES: (40:05) (44:00) (46:05) BONUS ODD TAKE: (49:30) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: (53:30) Nate: (57:05)

Ep. 551: Our Picks of the Week Tier List!

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

We have been making picks of the week for 10 years on our show. For this special episode, we randomly picked 20 of our picks listed on https://notpicks.com to put on our first-ever Tier List. Did we get the rankings right? Let us know below. ! - and 20 Random Picks of the Week Tier List Zoom H6 Handheld Recorder - - Dave picked this on episode 207, 414 (09:50) Soda Can Opener - - Nate picked this on episode 543 (14:00) Polaroid Cube - - Dave picked this on episode 76 (15:50) Dymo Handheld Label Maker - - Nate picked this on episode 60 (17:35) Microsoft Solitaire on iOS - - Dave picked...

Ep. 550: Is Prime Day Still a Thing? + tech news and fun times!

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

Amazon Prime Day is happening, and we take a look at what's worth it and what is not. Plus, we've got the week's tech news to discuss and all your favorite segments. All so you can get out there and tech better! ! - and INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: Do we care about Prime Day? (04:15) Find great buys at https://notpicks.com DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Add website to Home Screen on iOS (16:55) JUST THE HEADLINES: (25:00) LISTENER MAIL: Todd’s question on best audio quality for new Madonna album. (28:30) WITHIN REACH! Dave 8-5, Round 15, Dave goes first (31:55) TAKES: (40:45) (50:45)...

Ep. 549: Not Financial Advice + tech news and fun times!

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

After a week of Apple's WWDC dominating the tech news cycle, SpaceX went public, and OpenAI and Anthropic aren't far behind. While you should never take financial advice from us, we talk about what is going on to the best of our knowledge. We get back to the other tech news and all our normal fun after last week's special episode. All so you can get out there and tech better. ! - and INTRO (00:00) Next week is Amazon Prime Day! (02:30) (04:40) MAIN TOPIC: Hot IPO Summer (07:15) CRYPTOWATCH: DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Markup Magnification (22:10) JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:10) ...

Ep. 548: Apple WWDC Keynote Recap 2026 - Siri AI is Coming!

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

Our invites to Apple's WWDC must have gotten lost in the mail. But we just watched the livestream to find out what Apple has in store for Siri AI, their OS version 27 (including macOS Golden Gate), and more. We do our best to break down what you need to know. ! - and The event was focused on: - Platform Improvements - Trust and Safety - Apple Intelligence and Siri No new products today, but there was plenty to cover as Apple works hard to improve its software and integrate AI. We'll be back next week with a normal episode.

Ep. 547: Microsoft bored me with AI + other tech news and fun times!

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

If you aren't a tech nerd like us, you probably didn't even know Computex and Microsoft Build were happening. And that's alright. Everyone besides Apple is trying to get their announcements out there before WWDC kicks off next week. ! - and INTRO (00:00) WWDC next Monday at 10! (03:30) MAIN TOPIC: NVIDIA, Microsoft, and More drop their news before Apple (04:45) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Rule of Thirds! (19:55) JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:20) LISTENER MAIL: From Hey Grandma - (31:05) WITHIN REACH! Dave 8-6, Round 14, Nate goes first (35:25) TAKES: (42:15) (46:45) Not news:...

Ep. 546: How to check for scams + other tech news and fun times!

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

Online scams keep getting better, especially with AI. We've got a tool and some other tips to avoid getting scammed out of your hard-earned money. We also cover other tech news and tips to help you get out there and tech better! ! - and INTRO (00:00) Intel is doing well now (03:05) (05:40) MAIN TOPIC: Stop getting scammed (07:25) ~$20.9 billion lost to cyber-enabled scams and fraud reported to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) — up about 26% from 2024. Over 1 million complaints were filed. DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: How to NOT to get Phished from (14:20) JUST THE...

Ep. 545: Google I/O Keynote recap, plus other tech news and fun times!

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

Google kicked off its I/O developers conference today with a strange keynote. Nate watched it, so you don't have to. Plus, Apple's WWDC is coming up, and we have some details, and all the other tech goodness you tune in for. ! - and INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: Google I/O 2026 Keynote (04:30) WWDC is coming (21:20) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Pair AirPods with “anything” (25:10) JUST THE HEADLINES: (32:35) WITHIN REACH! Dave 5-3, Round 12, Nate goes first (37:15) QUICK TAKES: (43:30) (46:55) (52:30) BONUS ODD TAKE: (55:15) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: (58:15)...

Ep. 544: The Not So Fun AI News, plus other tech news and fun times!

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

People are doing amazing things with AI, and we try to stay positive with Notnerd. But this week, there are a handful of news stories about AI that aren't so glamorous. But don't worry, we have a good time discussing them, plus all the normal fun you show up for. ! - and INTRO (00:00) Apple OS 26.5s are out (04:00) MAIN TOPIC: The not-so-flashy AI News Stories of the week (06:15) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Transform Text With Apple Notes (24:10) JUST THE HEADLINES: (29:20) WITHIN REACH! Dave’s up 6-4, Round 11, Dave goes first (31:45) TAKES: (40:05) (43:35) BONUS ODD...

Ep. 543: What in the Social Media Marketing World, plus other tech news and more!

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

Nate is back from a busy week at Social Media Marketing World, learning about what the top marketers are up to. We discuss some of the takeaways. Plus, there's plenty of other tech news, tips, and picks to get caught up on. And don't worry, the hit game Within Reach is back. ! - and INTRO (00:00) iPhone Crash detected SOS (04:15) Quarterly results are out, who cares (10:20) MAIN TOPIC: State of Social Media Marketing (11:05) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Apple Music Top Charts (28:10) JUST THE HEADLINES: (34:00) WITHIN REACH! Dave 5-3, this is round 10 Nate Goes First (36:40)...

More Episodes

Tech news has slowed down for the holidays, but 'Tis the Season for Lists. We take a look at Apple's App Store Award winners, as well as the most downloaded apps and games of 2024. TikTok is on the second list but will it survive 2025? We've also got some exciting news alongside our usual tips, picks, and headlines.

Watch on YouTube!

INTRO (00:00)

We’re going to CES! (07:20)

MAIN TOPIC: (12:40)

Apple honors 2024 App Store Award winners

Most downloaded apps and games of 2024

Lawmakers remind Apple it must remove TikTok from the App Store next month

DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: How to use Genmoji on iPhone (24:55)

JUST THE HEADLINES: (30:25)

Almost 800 arrested over Nigerian crypto-romance scam

Driverless bus service in Scotland to be withdrawn due to lack of interest

TP-Link faces possible US ban as hijacked routers fuel Chinese attacks