Ep. 495: The iPhone is still on top, WWDC, and more
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
The Apple iPhone is still doing just fine in worldwide sales. Apple hosts its WWDC next week, will their announcements be enough to quiet the critics? We discuss that and so much more this week to help you get out there and tech better. ! - and INTRO (00:00) Nate’s Garage Sale (03:35) MAIN TOPIC: The iPhone is still on top (09:05) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Cellular settings on iPhone (14:45) JUST THE HEADLINES: (23:35) TAKES: (27:25) (30:35) BONUS ODD TAKE: (36:00) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: (39:10) Nate: (45:50) - Giveaway! (49:30)
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Ep. 494: The next life-changing device is coming from OpenAI & Jony Ive?
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Last week was another wild one in the world of AI news, not the least of which was Jony Ive's IO company being acquired by Sam Altman's OpenAI. They claim to have the next big device in the works. It will probably be something AI. Do we need it? And yes, we also discuss some non-AI news. ! - and INTRO (00:00) (05:35) MAIN TOPIC: Sam Altman and Jony Ive team up to create AI devices (08:30) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Typing Cursor iOS (19:00) JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:05) TAKES: (29:10) (31:35) SIDE STEP: 3D Printing (33:25) (40:15) BONUS ODD TAKE: (43:10) PICKS OF...
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Ep. 493: Microsoft Build + Google IO = Too Much AI, other tech news
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Microsoft Build and Google I/O, each company's annual developer conference, are taking place this week. As with most AI news these days, we can't cover everything they announced, nor would we want to. But what does this runaway train of AI progress mean for you? ! - and INTRO (00:00) (04:05) (06:05) MAIN TOPIC: Microsoft Build and Google I/O (12:10) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Safari remove distracting items (36:25) JUST THE HEADLINES: (44:40) TAKES: (46:45) (49:35) (53:15) (54:35) BONUS ODD TAKE: (57:05) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: (01:00:55) Nate: (01:06:15) -...
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Ep. 492: Check Your P.F.A.N.T.S.S.! and tech news
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
It's spring cleaning time around Notnerd, so it's time to pull out everyone's favorite acronym P.F.A.N.T.S.S. and get started. We'll look at the different things in your digital world that you should consider cleaning up. This is mostly for the two of us, especially when we look back to last year's episode. ! - and INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: Check Your P.F.A.N.T.S.S (04:55) Physical Files Apps Notifications Time Subscriptions Security DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Time of text messages (26:30) JUST THE HEADLINES: (30:40) TAKES: (31:20) (34:35) (43:05) (45:00) BONUS ODD TAKE:...
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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) • ⁃
info_outlineA 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!
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INTRO (00:00)
Microsoft AI and Product Announcements Today (06:10)
MAIN TOPIC: Apple forced to allow 3rd party payments (08:05)
Fortnite will return to iOS as court slams Apple’s “interference“ and ”cover-up“
Apple approves Spotify app update with external payment links
Apps like Kindle are already taking advantage of court-mandated iOS App Store changes
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Cancel all your subscriptions? (17:00)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (22:00)
Samsung admits Galaxy devices can leak passwords through clipboard wormhole
Grand Theft Auto VI release delayed to May 2026
Meta now collects more data from Ray-Bans to Bolster AI
Hyundai unleashes Atlas robots in Georgia plant
Satellite launches on mission to "weigh" the world's 1.5 trillion trees
UnitedHealth Has 1,000 AI Applications in Production
OpenAI rolls back update that made ChatGPT ‘too sycophant-y’
TAKES:
Temu to stop selling goods from China directly to US customers (27:15)
Reddit users ‘psychologically manipulated’ by unauthorized AI experiment (31:50)
BONUS ODD TAKE: https://trains.fyi (33:55)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (45:55)