Ep. 479: Apple Stuff Incoming! Tech news, tips, and picks too.
Release Date: 02/12/2025
Ep. 536: More Apple Stuff + tech news, tips, and more
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Apple is still dominating the news this week. They announced the new AirPods Max 2, acquired a video company, won an Oscar, and more. We've also got some sad news, one of our beloved segments might be forced to end. ! - and INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: More Apple Stuff (05:25) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Find iPhone with Apple Watch WITH BLINKING FLASH (20:05) JUST THE HEADLINES: (23:10) WITHIN REACH! Dave 2-1, this is round 4 Dave Goes First (26:10) TAKES: (30:45) (34:30) (37:20) BONUS ODD TAKE: (39:30) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: (42:10) Nate: (46:15) RAMAZON PURCHASE...
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Ep. 535: The Magical MacBook Neo + tech news, tips, and more
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
The morning after last week's show, Apple confirmed our thoughts, and the rumors, announcing the all-new MacBook Neo. Starting at $599, this laptop packs a punch. We discuss who it's for (spoiler, a lot of people) and what it means for Windows Laptops. Plus, we have plenty of other tech news to get caught up on and all our usual segments, to help you get out there and tech better! ! - and INTRO (00:00) (03:45) MAIN TOPIC: MacBook Neo (06:05) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Set a timer to finish at… (19:20) JUST THE HEADLINES: (24:45) WITHIN REACH! Tied 1-1, this is round 3 (28:10)...
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Ep. 534: Shiny New Apples + tech news, tips, and more
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
The rumors were right, Apple is releasing a bunch of new products this week. So far, we have a new iPhone 17e, iPad Air, Studio Display, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pros, and it's only Tuesday. We discuss these products and what Apple might have for the rest of the week. Plus all the regular tech goodness to help you get out there and tech better! ! - and INTRO (00:00) (04:10) MAIN TOPIC: New Apple Stuff (06:15) DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: (25:30) JUST THE HEADLINES: (32:35) WITHIN REACH (35:05) TAKES: - (41:05) (44:40) - (49:10) BONUS ODD TAKE: (53:55) PICKS OF THE...
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Ep. 533: Social media isn't addictive... creators say + tech news, tips, and more
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Mark Zuckerberg and other social media bigwigs are on trial, facing questions about whether social media is addictive. This could be the starting point for a much bigger look into the issues with social media. We do our best to keep the discussion fun. Plus, we have a bunch of other tech news to get caught up on, and some tips and picks to help you get out there and tech better! ! - and INTRO (00:00) (02:20) Nate vibecoded an app for his Mac! (04:20) MAIN TOPIC: Is social media addictive? Creators say no (08:35) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iOS Reachability (16:50) JUST THE HEADLINES:...
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Ep. 532: Get the Flock away from Ring + more tech news and tips
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Ring is under some heat for sharing your data, but don't worry, they are still going to look for your dog. Surveillance is everywhere these days. What does that mean for all of us? Plus, we have plenty of other tech news to get caught up on, like the app Nate has wanted for his Apple Vision Pro since day 1. Tune in and tech better! ! - and INTRO (00:00) (04:15) (07:30) MAIN TOPIC: Ring a ling a ding dong (09:10) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Show Wifi QR Code (20:10) JUST THE HEADLINES: (26:05) TAKES: (31:20) (37:50) (41:25) BONUS ODD TAKE: (43:10) PICKS OF THE WEEK: ...
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Ep. 531: AI & The Big Game + more tech news and tips
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Millions tuned into the Super Bowl to escape from AI, but the ads were full of it. We'll discuss our thoughts on the ads and maybe the game. Plus, there's plenty of other news to get caught up on, such as a Ferrari with some Apple touches on it, and so much more. ! - and INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: Super Bowl Ads & AI (06:05) Olympics DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Urgent Reminders in Apple Reminders (28:40) JUST THE HEADLINES: (41:30) LISTENER MAIL: (43:55) (46:55) TAKES: (49:45) (52:25) (55:40) BONUS ODD TAKE: (57:10) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: American (59:00) Nate: ...
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Ep. 530: Apple's Billions with a B + more tech news and tips
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Apple made a big acquisition this week, released some big numbers on their quarterly results, and updated the very big number of active devices worldwide this week. Amazon and Spotify also had some big numbers to share this week, one of them not so great. Plus plenty of other tech news, tips, and picks to help you tech better! ! - and INTRO (00:00) (04:30) (06:40) MAIN TOPIC: Apple’s Billions (09:25) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Persistent proxy icon finder windows (19:35) JUST THE HEADLINES: (25:30) TAKES: (30:20) (33:15) (37:25) BONUS ODD TAKE: (40:40) PICKS OF THE...
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Ep. 529: TikTok is finally a US company, kinda + tech news and tips
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Apparently, the US TikTok deal is settled, but some seem to be more concerned now. Apple dropped some new AirTags. Plus plenty of other tech news and tips to catch up on this week to help you get out there and tech better. ! - and INTRO (00:00) (02:50) MAIN TOPIC: TikTok is US owned kinda (09:25) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Move Lockscreen Widgets to Bottom of Screen (18:30) JUST THE HEADLINES: (23:20) TAKES: (28:20) (33:25) (35:40) BONUS ODD TAKE: (39:25) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: (41:05) Nate: (45:00) (47:40)
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Ep. 528: A Decade of Helping You Tech Better, is that enough?
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
On episode 500, Nate made a bold challenge: That if we did not reach 1000 subscribers by the 10-year anniversary, it was time to shut down Notnerd. Well, here we are, and it's time to take an honest look at where the show is and what the future looks like. Will this be the last time we help you tech better? ! - and INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: 10 years and what happens when you post (05:20) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Send Low-Quality Photo Previews - Send Photos Faster (19:00) JUST THE HEADLINES: (22:35) LISTENER MAIL: Producer Todd Voicemail (27:05) TAKES: (31:40) (36:40) ...
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Ep. 527: CES 2026 Recap, We Survived!
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Our second year at CES is complete. 4 days, thousands of booths, and all kinds of adventures. We will review the good, bad, and weird at CES. Robots and AI tried to dominate, but there were plenty of interesting products and innovations that we don't need to be scared of. ! - and INTRO (00:00) (02:35) (06:50) MAIN TOPIC: CES 2026 Recap (07:55) JUST THE HEADLINES: (42:10) More CES Talk (45:25)
info_outlineRumors are heating up for new products from Apple, but today's release was not on our list, the Powerbeats Pro 2. There's plenty of other tech news to get caught up on, like T-Mobile's Starlink messaging service. Plus, we've got some tips and picks to help you tech better!
INTRO (00:00)
Breaking News: Apple now lets users migrate their purchases between Apple Accounts (05:50)
Apple Shared Album Limits and Storage (10:05)
Notpicks reviews and giveaway (14:20)
MAIN TOPIC: iPhone SE 4? Not yet (19:25)
New Apple products launching this week?
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: How to use Apple’s “Invite” app - Invite for next week’s show (26:50)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (37:05)
Google pulls incorrect Gouda stat from its AI Super Bowl ad
Bald eagle officially declared US national bird after 250 years
Twisted graphene sheets reveal ‘unconventional’ superconductivity governed by quantum geometry
Google removes pledge to not use AI for weapons from website
Developer runs Doom on $50 Apple Lightning to HDMI adapter
Jeep introduces pop-up ads that appear every time you stop
French train passenger fined $155 for using phone on speaker
TAKES:
T-Mobile’s Starlink messaging service is now free to try, even if you aren’t on T-Mobile (40:45)
Consumer electronics from China getting more expensive as tariffs bite (44:45)
Microsoft is cracking down on people upgrading to Windows 11 on unsupported hardware (47:55)
iOS 18.3.1 includes fix for actively exploited vulnerability (49:50)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday February 2025 (50:25)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Explore Live Cams (51:50)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: TimeCapsule for AirTag (54:45)
Nate: Snap Grip Luxe (59:55)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:04:50)